The daily goal of 10,000 steps is a popular metric for many people. However, research suggests that more important than the number of steps is their pace. Scientists have found that Quick walking only 15 minutes a day can significantly improve heart health and reduce the risk of death by up to 19 percent. American scientists have watched more than 79,850 adults from low -income areas.
The results show that a short walking walk is healthier than a three -hour slow walking, Even taking into account the overall physical activity in their free time. Scientists have described a quick walk as an effective form of exercise, which is particularly beneficial for people from lower socio-economic strata. The study comes at a time when the number of premature deaths at cardiovascular disease has reached the highest level in more than ten years.
The study drew data from the Southern Community Cohort Study study from 2002 to 2009. During nearly seventeen years of monitoring, it has been shown that a rapid walking lasting at least fifteen minutes a day reduces the risk of death by almost twenty percent, with the greatest benefit being manifested in cardiovascular diseases.
„Quick walking can reduce mortality from cardiovascular disease by improving heart performance and helping to reduce obesity. Quick walking is comfortable, available and has a low effect on the joints. It can be used by people of all ages and levels of physical fitness to improve the overall health and health of the heart, ” said Professor Wei Zeng.
