The question arose: how many steps do you need to take each day to have a positive effect on your health? American researchers have come up with the answer based on a 12-year study, the results of which were published in the journal Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Walking is a safe and straightforward way to maintain physical activity. It is easy to start and practically does not lead to overload. The study showed that for people with high blood pressure, a daily increase in the number of steps by 1000 can reduce the risk of death by 9%, and the likelihood of fatal cardiovascular diseases by 8%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, according to the study, taking more than 8250 steps per day does not provide additional benefits for life expectancy, and exceeding 9700 steps does not impact heart health. Previous studies have shown that 7,500 steps are just as practical as 10,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The optimal number is 8,000-9,700 steps per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For an adult, this is about 4-5 miles, which burns about 300-400 calories. With a balanced diet, you can lose up to 1 pound per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Interestingly, even if you can\u2019t walk every day, 2-3 active days a week can still significantly reduce your health risks by about 15%, according to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Small Activities for a Busy Schedule<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your busy schedule makes it difficult to take long walks, try to fit in short activities throughout the day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
morning workouts;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
lunchtime walks;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Evening relaxation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each of these activities can take only 10-15 minutes. Also, do not forget about simple daily actions to activate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use the stairs instead of the elevator.
Park your car further from the entrance to the store.
walk while talking on the phone;
Turn shopping trips with heavy bags into mini-workouts.
So, to maintain health, you should not strive for the traditional 10,000 steps – regular and reasonable movement is enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We remind you that studies have been conducted on the topic of healthy eating, in particular, on the benefits of capelin and small fish compared to red meat. Be attentive to your diet, because some herbs can become your green allies in the fight for health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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