Walking 15,000 steps a day for 2 years — here's what I learned

Hi friends,

Today I want to reflect upon the past two years, in which I walked 15,000 steps every single day.
I began this challenge as a way to develop healthier habits, and also just love challenges in general.. but I was surprised by the subtle ways in which this one resolution changed the way I live.

Hope you learn something or at least feel inspired to go step outside with me.
x
Robin

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CITATIONS of relevant research

Hillman, C. H., Pontifex, M. B., Raine, L. B., Castelli, D. M., Hall, E. E., & Kramer, A. F. (2009). The effect of acute treadmill walking on cognitive control and academic achievement in preadolescent children. Neuroscience, 159(3), 1044–1054. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscienc...

Lax, P., Ortuño-Lizarán, I., Maneu, V., Vidal-Sanz, M., & Cuenca, N. (2019). Photosensitive Melanopsin-Containing Retinal Ganglion Cells in Health and Disease: Implications for Circadian Rhythms. International journal of molecular sciences, 20(13), 3164. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms20133164

Roe, J., Mondschein, A., Neale, C., Barnes, L., Boukhechba, M., & Lopez, S. (2020). The Urban Built Environment, Walking and Mental Health Outcomes Among Older Adults: A Pilot Study. Frontiers in public health, 8, 575946. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2020.57...