There is a way of walking that simultaneously significantly reduces the risk of diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
Walking is often considered a simple and effective way to stay fit, but did you know that the speed at which you walk can have a big impact on your health?
Research recently published in the journal Scientific Reports has found that increasing your walking speed can reduce the risk of diabetes and high blood pressure, especially in obese people.
Walking is often considered a simple and effective way to stay in shape.
A large-scale study by scientists from Doshisha University (Japan) analyzed health check-up data of more than 24,000 people, most of whom were obese. The authors examined the link between walking speed and metabolic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidemia (abnormal cholesterol levels) in the participants.
The results discovered three great benefits of brisk walking as follows:
Helps reduce the risk of diabetes by up to 30%, compared to slow walking.
Helps reduce the risk of high blood pressure by 6%.
Reduces the risk of dyslipidemia, according to the Times Of India .
These findings highlight that walking speed can have a positive impact on overall health, especially in obese people who are at increased risk of disease.
Brisk walking reduces the risk of diabetes by up to 30%
How does walking speed affect health?
Walking faster also directly benefits the body in many ways, such as: Increasing aerobic capacity, which improves the efficiency of the heart and lungs; Reducing the risk of diabetes by regulating blood sugar levels; Improving cardiovascular health and lowering blood pressure; Reducing inflammatory markers, thereby reducing the risk of metabolic disorders.
Tips to increase walking speed
To accelerate, stand up straight, keep a comfortable posture and swing your arms.
The goal is to reach a brisk pace of about 100 steps per minute, or walk fast enough to feel slightly out of breath but able to talk.
To increase endurance, alternate between brisk walking and walking at a normal pace.
Track your pace with a fitness tracker and try to go faster over time.
While this new study highlights the benefits of walking faster, the number of steps you take each day is just as important for reducing your risk of disease. Other studies have shown that increasing your daily step count can help lower blood pressure and improve overall fitness.
So, going fast and going a lot is the best way to get the best results, according to Times Of India.
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