Tips for better walking

Summary

• Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology analysed health data from more than 4,000 people to explore the link between walking speed and the risk of early death.
• Faster walking linked to a lower risk of early death The findings showed that walking at a faster pace was associated with a lower risk of death over the 12-year follow up period.
• The findings also suggested that walking at a pace of around 112 steps per minute was associated with a 17 to 18 per cent lower risk of early death.

AI Generated Summary

Walking is one of the easiest ways to stay healthy. However research suggests that how fast you walk may also play an important role in your health and  lifespan.

A medical study conducted in Norway found that people who walk at a faster pace may have a lower risk of dying early from any cause.

Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology analysed health data from more than 4,000 people to explore the link between walking speed and the risk of early death.

How was the study conducted?

The participants had been part of a medical research project since the 1980s. They underwent detailed health check ups every four to five years.