Research confirms that a person’s walking speed is no less important than the number of steps they take per day, according to the website. "Independent".
Taking 10,000 steps a day has long been associated with a reduced risk of dementia, heart disease, cancer and death.
But experts have now found that the fastest pace, for example "vigorous walking"show benefits beyond the number of steps recorded.
Lead co-author Matthew Ahmadi, a research fellow at the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Center, says: "Our discovery is that for the sake of preventative health benefits, people may not only aim for 10,000 steps per day, but also aim for Walking Faster".
Associate Professor Borja del Pozo Cruz of the University of Southern Denmark, who is also a senior health researcher at the University of Cadiz, said: "For less active people, our study also shows that up to 3,800 steps per day can reduce the risk of dementia by 25%. ".
According to the research, walking every 2,000 steps reduces the risk of premature death by 8% to 11%, or nearly 10,000 steps per day.
Similar links were observed for cardiovascular disease and cancer incidence.
The faster pace also showed positive outcomes for heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, as well as the total number of daily steps taken.
"Step counting is easily understood and widely used by people to track activity levels thanks to the growing popularity of fitness trackers and apps, but people rarely think at their own pace."said study author Emmanuel Stamatakis, a professor of physical activity.
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And new research shows that a “rapid pace” in walking leads to positive outcomes for disease the heart cancer and dementia, plus the total number of daily steps taken.
Research confirms that a person’s walking speed is no less important than the number of steps they take per day, according to the website “The Independent”.
Taking 10,000 steps a day has long been associated with a reduced risk of dementia, heart disease, cancer and death.
But experts have now found that a faster pace, such as “brisk walking,” shows benefits beyond the number of steps recorded.
Co-lead author Matthew Ahmadi, a researcher at the Charles Perkins Center at the University of Sydney, said, “Our discovery is that for preventative health benefits, people can aim not only to reach 10,000 steps per day,” but also at 10,000 steps a day. Walking Faster”.
“For less active people, our study also shows that up to 3,800 steps per day can reduce the risk of dementia by 25 percent,” said Professor Borja del Pozo Cruz of the University of Southern Denmark, who is also a researcher. senior health care at the University of Cadiz.
According to the research, walking every 2,000 steps reduces the risk of premature death by 8% to 11%, or nearly 10,000 steps per day.
Similar links were observed for cardiovascular disease and cancer incidence.
The faster pace also showed positive outcomes for heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, as well as the total number of daily steps taken.
“Step counts are easily understood and widely used by people to track activity levels thanks to the growing popularity of fitness trackers and apps, but people rarely think about their pace,” said study author Emmanuel. Stamatakis, professor of physical activity.
