Don't you go to the gym normally? Don't worry! A new study in the United States found that just taking 15 minutes to walk quickly every day can reduce the risk of premature death by nearly 20%, and the effect is almost equivalent to the recommended exercises for moderate physical activities for 150 minutes a week. As for how to determine whether the brisk walking standard is met, the British National Health Service also gave the answer: being able to speak while walking but not being able to sing means that the speed is up.
CNN reported on the 16th that the American Journal of Preventative Medicine recently published a new study at the Center for Medical Sciences at Vanderbilt University. From 2002 to 2009, the team collected their sports habits, walking speed and health data from nearly 85,000 participants mainly in low-income and African-American groups. The visit will be followed and the results will be analyzed in 2023.
Results show that those who walk fast for at least 15 minutes a day will reduce the risk of premature death by nearly 20%, while those who walk slowly for more than 3 hours a day will reduce the risk of premature death by only about 4%. Wei Zheng (pronunciation), one of the authors of the
, said: "It is well known that fast walking is better than slow walking, but in the past, there has been no clear number to tell everyone how long it takes to go fast. This study gives the answer."
experts point out that brisk walking can bring many benefits, including controlling weight and blood sugar, reducing cancer and heart disease risks, reducing pain related to pain, and enhancing immune function. Recently, some studies have also pointed out that daily walking can also reduce the possibility of cognitive decline in high-risk groups in dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
Andrew Freeman, an expert in cadre disease in the United States, said bluntly: "Walking fast means that the body is in better shape; this is our simplest and most effective health indicator."
As for how to determine whether you have reached the "quick walk" standard? The British National Health Agency recommends: being able to speak while walking but not being able to sing means speed is up.
The research team emphasized that even a short 15-minute walk is enough to become the most cost-effective long-term investment every day.