10,000 steps per day is the goal. The figure dates back to Japanese research completed in the 1960s. Yoshiro Hatano, Ph.D., a professor of health and welfare, studied habitually active walkers. Although a fairly arbitrary goal, 10,000 steps typically burns around 300 calories - deemed a fitting amount in a daily routine.
Manpo-keis (10,000 steps meters) were born! My preferred tool is a FitBit which vibrates when you meet your 10,000 step walking goal.
A quick 15 minute walk (~ 1 mile) can be energizing after a substantial meal. But more is likely need to lower your risk of heart disease and cancer.
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The best rule of thumb: Walk as much as you can whenever you can.
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The 2nd best rule of thumb: support infrastructure in your community that supports walkability.
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Shade Parade Nashville is dedicated to increasing walkability in Nashville via high quality sidewalks.
Sources:
https://www.fitbit.com/store?gclid=COngsdHCjr4CFU4R7AodmykApg
Walk This Way, Courtney Rubin Real Simple Feb 2014
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