Can’t Walk 10,000 Steps a Day? Walking Faster May Still Protect Your Health
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Research with more than 100,000 adults analyzed how the pace and time of activity are linked to longevity
Can’t Walk 10,000 Steps a Day? Walking Faster May Still Protect Your Health
Ten thousand steps a day has become a familiar fitness target, but human health does not appear to depend on reaching one magic number. New research suggests that the way people walk may matter alongside how far they walk. For adults who spend much of their day sitting, that could be encouraging news. A person […] The post Can’t Walk 10,000 Steps a Day? Walking Faster May Still Protect Your Health appeared first on Knowridge Science Report.
Walking at a faster pace, even with a lower step count, can significantly reduce the risk of premature death.
People who fail to take very many steps in a day could get important benefits if they go at a more alert pace. A study of over 64,000 adults shows what combinations between the number and intensity of the steps were associated with a lower risk of death.
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