Founder of Waka Community International Foundation, Lorenzo Mba, has championed the transformative power of walking in the newly released book “The Art of Walk.”
In a compelling preface to the publication, Mba described walking as “perhaps the first exercise known to human beings” and a powerful tool for improving physical and mental wellbeing.
Highlighting the broad accessibility and affordability of walking, Mba emphasized that it “doesn’t discriminate on grounds of age, gender, socioeconomic class or physical fitness,” adding that its health benefits range from weight management to improving cardiovascular health, reducing eye pressure, and even boosting libido.
“As we say in our Waka Community: waka (walking) makes sense,” Mba noted, encouraging individuals, businesses, and governments alike to embrace walking as a strategic investment in public health and productivity. He stressed that a healthy workforce leads to reduced medical costs and higher productivity, which, in turn, fosters innovation and growth.
Speaking from personal experience, Mba revealed how walking has become not just a form of exercise but a life philosophy. “Keeping fit and staying healthy is a personal responsibility… It requires a marathon mindset,” he said, urging people to focus on “non-scale victories” such as improved mood, discipline, and mental clarity.
The preface also addressed the rising concern of mental health globally, asserting that walking helps clear the mind and boost moods, thus playing a key role in emotional wellness.
Mba encouraged readers to not only absorb the book’s insights but also act on them. “I encourage everyone who places value on their health and wellbeing to soak up the invaluable information in this book and help make the world a better place filled with healthier and fitter people.”
He also promoted the Waka International App, available on the Play Store and App Store, which allows users to track their steps and get rewarded for walking.
“Let’s keep walking,” he concluded. “Waka saves lives. Waka makes sense.”