SIMPLE movement helps you live LONGER?

January.

That time of year where it seems like everyone is hell-bent on getting fit.

Your local gym is probably PACKED with folks looking to sweat off the holiday calories… or dive right into their New Year’s resolution of getting a summer body.

Studies estimate upwards of 95% of New Year’s resolutions are “fitness” related…

But within three months, only 10% of folks actually stick with it.

That doesn’t mean you need to give up on your fitness… or be chained to a three-hours long grueling gym routine.

Today I’ve got the skinny on how the SIMPLEST movement not only keeps in you shape all year long…

But how just a little bit of it each day helps REDUCE your risk of death over 30%

Folks LOVE to “track their steps.” And if you aren’t, you may want to consider starting.

A recent study found that people who WALK more steps each day have a significantly lower death risk than those who were less active.

The study looked at women over the age of 60 and found:

• A 32% decrease in death among those who took at least 2,000 steps a day…
• And another 28% decrease in death for each additional 1,000 steps a day.

Folks, 1,000 steps is only about a half mile (even a little less depending on how fast you walk).

Another benefit noted in the study was that these steps don’t need to happen all at once. Breaking up your walks into shorter bursts throughout the day benefits your overall health.

The bottom line?

Whether you take long walks… or short, quick walks around the block… they are ALL good for you!

And if you think that walking is something only reserved for folks that can’t move like they used to… think again!

A conducted by OnePoll found that walking is a PREFERRED mode of transportation among adults of all ages… with nearly 60% of respondents saying they are willing to walk a full mile before seeking other modes of transportation.

If you’re already engaged in a consistent walking routine… keep it going! And if you can squeeze in some extra steps in the process, it’s only going to help you.

If you find it challenging to get in some quality steps, remember… you don’t have to get all your walking in at one, single time.

Start with a short 20-30 minute stroll in the morning… followed by another 20-30 minutes later in the day is a great way to stay active.

To stepping your way to a longer life,

Sarah Reagan

Sources:

Melore, Chris. “Survey: Walking now the most popular mode of transportation in America?” 4/5/22. https://www.studyfinds.org/walking-mode-of-transportation/

Ries, Julia. “Walking an Extra 1,000 Steps May Increase Your Life Span.” 5/20/21. https://www.healthline.com/health-news/walking-an-extra-1000-steps-may-increase-your-life-span

Sundried. “Research Shows 43% Of People Expect To Give Up Their New Year’s Resolutions By February.” https://www.sundried.com/blogs/training/research-shows-43-of-people-expect-to-give-up-their-new-year-s-resolutions-by-february

Bumgardner, Wendy. “How Many Steps Are In a Mile?” https://www.verywellfit.com/how-many-walking-steps-are-in-a-mile-3435916