Tag: walking
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Personalized Cadence Targets: Moderate to Vigorous Walking Thresholds for Obese Taiwanese Young Adults
Introduction: The need for personalized activity targets Obesity remains a pressing global health challenge, with obesity-linked diseases on the rise even in the post-pandemic era. For overweight and obese adults, especially young adults in Taiwan, simply prescribing generic activity minutes may fall short of enabling sustained, meaningful weight management. Recent research suggests that cadence—how fast…
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Individualized walking cadence thresholds for moderate-to-vigorous intensity in Taiwanese obese young adults
Introduction Obesity remains a pressing global health challenge, with rising rates of overweight and obesity contributing to increased risk for non-communicable diseases. In Taiwan, obesity among young adults calls for targeted strategies to promote physical activity. Recent research suggests that cadence—the rate of steps per minute—can reliably predict walking intensity (measured in METs). However, cadence…
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Walk Daily to Cut Your Health Risks in Half, Says a Cardiologist
Movement Is Medicine: The Case for Daily walking Could a simple daily habit be the key to a longer, healthier life? According to Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, a US-based cardiologist with more than two decades of experience, yes. The most powerful anti-ageing tool isn’t a pill or a device; it’s the way you move. Daily movement—whether…
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Walk This Much Every Day and Halve Your Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Memory Loss: A Cardiologist Explains How
Movement as Medicine: Unlocking Longevity with Everyday Steps What if the path to a longer, healthier life isn’t found in a pill bottle but in a simple daily habit? Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, a US-based cardiologist with more than two decades of experience, argues that movement is nature’s most powerful anti-ageing tool. By engaging the muscles,…
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Walk This Much Every Day to Halve Your Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Memory Loss: A Cardiologist Explains How
The Power of Daily Movement Move your body today to protect your future. Daily movement is not a trendy fitness hack but nature’s most powerful anti-ageing tool, according to US-based cardiologist Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj. He explains that engaging the muscles, heart, and lungs through simple activities—especially walking—can significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases by…
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Japanese Interval Walk: The 30-Minute Health Boost Replacing 10,000 Steps
Rethinking the 10,000-step rule The familiar goal of hitting 10,000 steps a day remains popular, but recent trends suggest a smarter, equally effective approach to walking for health. A new viral method—often called the Japanese interval walk—focuses on structured intervals over a shorter period. Rather than chasing a high step count, this routine emphasizes quality…
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Japanese Walking Routine: 30-Minute Intervals Beat 10k Steps
The 10,000-Step Rule: A Marketing Legacy or a Health Benchmark? For years, the daily aim of 10,000 steps has loomed large in popular health culture. But science and practical experience suggest that more steps help, without the productivity of a fixed target being the whole story. A growing trend argues that a shorter, structured walking…
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Walking 30 Minutes a Day: A Heart-Healthy, Life-Changing Habit
Why 30 Minutes of Walking Matters for Your Heart Cardiologists agree that a daily walk of about 30 minutes is one of the most powerful and accessible habits for protecting heart health. It’s not just about burning calories; walking strengthens the heart, improves circulation, and helps keep blood pressure in check. In a world where…
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Walking 30 Minutes Daily: A Game-Changer for Your Heart and Health
Why 30 Minutes of Walking Daily Matters Walking for just 30 minutes each day is more than light exercise—it is a powerful, accessible habit with wide-ranging benefits for the heart and overall health. Cardiologists emphasize that this simple routine can lower blood pressure, improve arterial function, support metabolism, and enhance mood. It’s a free, low-risk…
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Walking Can Harm Too: Who Should Not Walk 10,000 Steps Daily and Why
Rethinking the 10,000-step mantra The idea of walking 10,000 steps per day has become a global fitness mantra, but its origins aren’t medical; it began as a marketing cue for a pedometer in Japan in the 1960s. While the number captures attention and encourages movement, it isn’t a universal prescription for health. In fact, research…