Walking is alow-impact exercise, meaning it's easier on your joints (especially your knees) than a high-impact activity like running. Just one hour a week of moderate to vigorous exercise can help increase the likelihood of living disability-free over four years in older adults, according to ...
supported by a plethora of observational and interventional studies. Walking decreases the risk or severity of various health outcomes such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes mellitus, cognitive impairment and dementia, while also improving mental well-being, sleep, and longevi...
The original intent of this white paper was to review the literature on the mental health benefits of walking. However, as the authors began their database search, it became clear that few published s...
thoughts and the execution of a prospective intention. These results seem to be consistent with a functional role of past-oriented MW, as it may serve to consolidate an already programmed intention. This might make sense if one considers that if the MW occurs during the PM retention period, t...
Beginning of article ACTIVE people are up to 50% less likely to suffer from a heart attack or stroke, but more than 70% do not do enough exercise to benefit. In South Tyneside Groundwork has developed an innovative walking programme to help people to lead more active lifestyles. Walking...
While it’s possible to learn optimal walking form in shoes, it’s faster and easier to be in your bare feet to discover the best way to walk. That’s because: Most “normal” shoes get in the way of proper walking form. They squeeze your toes together, alter yourposturewith elevated...
The aim of this study is to present mobile interview methods (“go-/ride-alongs”) for promoting safe and healthy cycling/walking in urban transport planning. We present two studies from Berlin (a) and Leipzig (b), Germany. We conducted go-/ride-alongs with cyclists and pedestrians on (a...
ArticleOpen access24 December 2020 Introduction According to the latest Eurobarometer survey, 55% of European Union citizens participate in sports, usually with the aim to improve health and/or fitness [1]. A large majority of them do not do it regularly [1]. Studies have shown that, by par...
5 Benefits of Using a Treadmill Set at a 10% Incline In This Article Inclines Explained Benefits FAQ Using atreadmillis an effective way to get in a workout when the weather isn't conducive to walking outside or if you prefer to walk on a softer surface. And if you want to kick ...
Walking is an environmentally friendly mode of transport as it does not emit any greenhouse gases. Some organizations are trying to encourage citizens to walk to minimize the negative impacts on the environment. Nevertheless, a lot of people make a choice of walking by their personal reasons. Peo...