
Think walking slower keeps you safer as you age? That belief may be aging you - literally!In this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Guild, a specialist in balance and mobility for adults 70+, breaks down why walking faster may be the single most overlooked key to looking younger, walking better, and reducing your fall risk. Counterintuitive? Yes. Backed by science? Absolutely. What You’ll Discover in This Episode:Why walking slower might increase your fall risk, and how your brain plays a roleThe two gait metrics most correlated with aging and instability, and how walking speed changes bothHow fast walking improves balance automatically even if you’ve been told to “be careful”The surprising link between walking speed, confidence, and how youthful you appear to othersWhat to do if walking faster isn’t working when to look for deeper physical causes (like hip weakness or Parkinson’s)Walk into every room with more strength, youth, and presence without adding any new exercise routines.Whether you're noticing a slower gait or want to stay ahead of balance problems, this is actionable insight for real transformation.Watch the full episode and try this one simple tip.Subscribe for weekly myth-busting insights about aging, strength, and fall prevention!Know someone who walks cautiously? Share this with them it could change how they move for life!