Podcasts are more popular than ever! With the easy availability of many streaming services, most are just a clicked link away. Here are seven benefits of why listening to podcasts on your next walk will help you add miles to your walking totals and contribute you your health and wellbeing.
7 Benefits of Listening to Podcasts while walking
Podcasts are a Free Entertainment and Educational Opportunity: The time you'd typically spend doing those mindless chores or exercising can help you prepare for your next career phase.
Listen on the Go: This hands-free, eyes-free form of entertainment will make you look forward to your morning commute and daily chores.
Reduce screen time and eye strain: Studies show that the brain is more active while listening to podcasts than watching television. Podcasts require listeners to use their imagination rather than spoon-feeding consumers with visual accompaniment.
Learn Unique Topics Directly from Experts: Take advantage of the opportunity to listen and learn from the best in their field of expertise.
Hear a Different Perspective: Podcasts introduce variety; the sheer volume of podcasts guarantees that you can find more than two or three perspectives on any given topic. Enjoy the freedom of truly original thought by adding a little diversity to the mainstream media narrative you're accustomed to hearing.
Storytelling is Alive and Well – But in a Conversational Setting: Podcasting is the renewal of the dying form of verbal storytelling. Podcast episodes generally consist of conversations between two or more individuals. That back-and-forth has a lot of advantages over the typical one-person narration found in books on tape.
Variety is the Spice of Life: By taking a break from your tunes, you can be excited about your music again when you return to them.
Listen to the Walking for Health and Fitness Podcast
Safety Recommendations while listening to podcasts and walking
Keep the volume at a reasonable level. You still need to be aware of your surrounding and protect your hearing.
Wear bright color clothing or a reflective vest – day and night.
Wear a headlamp or carry a flashlight at night.
Podcasting services:
Apple Podcasts:Apple Podcasts provides free access to over 30 million podcast episodes. There is something for everyone!
Google Podcasts: Google Podcasts is a free app with a streamlined design that makes it easy to listen to popular podcasts.
Spotify: Spotify features several exclusive podcasts and a collection of curated, genre-specific titles.
Audible: Audible features many original podcasts along with its extensive and best-known audiobook library.
Stitcher: Stitcher lets you listen to a selection of original podcasts with a wide range of playback options.
TuneIn Radio: TuneIn features a wide range of podcasts and access to many radio streams worldwide.
Frank Ring’s Podcast Appearances
I've had the pleasure of appearing on several podcasts. I felt that I was speaking with a friend in each appearance, and they allowed me to talk about my passion in a relaxed and friendly manner. I liked the conversation and the direction of each podcast, and I was able to expand upon my answers to questions posed to me.
I look forward to appearing on more podcasts in the future.
Here are three podcasts that I've appeared on:
Health in the Real World with Chris Janke
About Chris: "I started my first fitness business, Functional Strength Training, in 2006. It failed in 2008. I licked my wounds and went back to the drawing board and launched My Core Balance in 2011. Since then, I've launched my personal brand website (the one you're looking at right now) and the Health in the Real World Podcast."
Listen to Frank on the Health in the Real World Podcast
Mindset Mastery with Rachel Tapscott
About Rachel: Welcome to Mindset Mastery. "This is the place we explore positive mindset practices, neuroscience, our individual journeys of personal development and ultimately design a life we don't need to escape from.
I started this podcast from my own love of mindset and personal development and wanted to share my own journey, research, and insights so that you can become a Master of your mindset too.
I'm stoked to have you along for the ride."
Listen to Frank on the Mindset Mastery Podcast
The Yeukai Business Podcast
Global Ranked among the TOP 3% of the popular Podcasts.
This UK based podcast is dedicated to helping business owners and entrepreneurs succeed through the expert knowledge of our highly esteemed guests. On the Show, you will discover what is working now in the business world. We discuss key topics on Finance, Marketing, HR, Sales, Business growth Systems, and Personal Development.
Listen to Frank on the Yeukai Business Podcast
These seven benefits of listening to podcasts while you walk are just a starting point. Finding great podcasts has never been easier; you can find many that will give you information on the passion in your life.
Anything that gets you out the door to walk and helps you walk longer is a plus in my book.
Take advantage of your walking time to strengthen your body and mind.
Walk on,
Frank
Books by Frank S. Ring:
Walking for Health and Fitness
Fitness Walking and Bodyweight Exercises
Walking Inspiration: A 12-Month Plan to Inspire Your Health and Fitness
PS What do you listen to while walking? Comment below.
