You don’t necessarily need to go for long walks — even micro-walks already have a positive impact on your health.
We all know that walking is good for us. But who really goes for a 30-minute walk every day?!
1. Walk 2 minutes per hour
By moving for just 120 seconds every hour instead of sitting, you could reduce your risk of premature death by 33%.
This finding comes from a study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
2. Walk 5 minutes per hour
This can burn up to 1,000 kilocalories per week!
According to research from the University of Utah, this brings significant health benefits.
The study was based on the assumption that people sleep an average of 8 hours per day — meaning this adds up to around 80 minutes of moderate physical activity per day.
3. Walk 10 minutes per day
Many of us have desk jobs, spending most of the day sitting. Sitting for about six hours a day can impair blood circulation in the legs, increasing the risk of vascular disease, which can in turn lead to strokes or heart attacks.
A recent study has shown that just 10 minutes of walking per day can help prevent these risks.