One of people’s most recurring activities to stay active is go for a walk. This practice offers Numerous health benefitsboth physical and mental.
In this sense, according to two recent studies conducted in the US and the United Kingdom, Walking quickly between 15 and 30 minutes a day can make a significant difference in cardiovascular health and longevity.
What were the results of the studies
Both investigations agree that walking at a fast pace It is associated with the decrease in mortality.
In the case of the study led by the University of Vanderbilt, USA The physical activity habits of 79,856 adults residing in 12 US states, with an average monitoring of almost 17 years were analyzed. In it, it was observed that dedicating at least 15 minutes a day to walk light passage reduces almost 20% the risk of death for any cause, compared to those who walk slowly for more than 3 hours a day.
The researchers distinguished between walking slowlyto activities like walking the dog or traveling at work, and walk fastwhich implies activities such as climbing stairs or exercising at a light pace. The results suggest that The additional cardiovascular effort required when walking fast could be the key to the observed benefits.
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For its part, the Glasgow University carried out a study with 420,925 participants of the BIOBANCO OF THE UNITED KINGDOMof which 81,956 provided detailed information about the time dedicated to walking at different speeds.
The analysis revealed that walking at a fast pace, whether self -informed or measured with accelerometers, is associated with a lower risk of developing cardiac arrhythmias. The increase in heart rate and the improvement of blood circulation that occur when walking faster strengthen the heart and contribute to reducing inflammation and metabolic factors related to the appearance of arrhythmias.
The follow -up, extended for an average of 13 years and allowed to identify that 9% of the participants developed some type of cardiac arrhythmia, such as atrial fibrillation. This is how the researchers classified the rhythms of walking walk (less than 5 km/h), average (between 5 and 6 km/h) and fast (more than 6 km/h). More than 41% of the participants walked at a fast pace, 53% at average rate and 6.5% at a slow pace.
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Why is it important to go for a walk
Walking is one of the more accessible physical activities. Its benefits include the improvement of circulation, the strengthening of muscles and bones, the control of body weight and the reduction of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. In addition, walking contributes to mental health by decreasing stress and anxiety, and enhances memory and cognitive functions. As for cardiovascular health, it helps reduce LDL cholesterol levels and to maintain healthy blood pressure, which promotes oxygenation and efficiency of the circulatory system.
As for practical recommendations, experts suggest walk at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week, although the rhythm is as important as the duration. Studies indicate that walking quickly for 20 to 30 minutes a day may be sufficient to significantly reduce the risk of arrhythmias and mortality.
Adopting the habit of walking faster can be a simple and effective decision to strengthen the heart and add years of healthy life.
Source: Ambito
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