US EditionGetting in more steps may prevent the leading cause of disability in the US, study says
- A 2024 study published in JAMA Network Open found that walking 100 minutes daily was associated with a 23% lower risk of chronic low back pain in adults.
- This research analyzed data from over 11,000 participants aged 20 and older from the HUNT Study in Norway to examine the link between walking and back pain prevention.
- Developed at Shinshu University in Matsumoto, Japanese walking incorporates alternating periods of brisk and slow walking and has been shown to be more effective than steady moderate walking in reducing body weight, lowering blood pressure, and enhancing overall fitness.
- Participants who engaged in the Japanese walking program saw significant decreases in both body weight and blood pressure; however, approximately 22% of them did not finish the program, highlighting some difficulties with adherence.
- Specialists highlight that any form of walking is helpful and advise incorporating consistent, fairly intense exercise as a straightforward and effective way to lessen the impact and expense of chronic low back pain.
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Bethenny Frankel might’ve stunned on the Sports Illustrated runway in Miami last week, but she didn’t get there with hardcore boot camps or hours of weight training. Instead, she kept it simple — really simple. “Everyone keeps asking what my secret was for Sports Illustrated Swim Week,” she told WWD. “Honestly, it’s walking 6,000 to 10,000 steps when I can . . . I don’t believe in extreme exercise, but everyone’s body is different.” In an interv…
This Daily Habit May Lower Chronic Back Pain Risk by 23%, New Study Says
And getting started only takes a few steps.Reviewed by Dietitian Annie Nguyen, M.A., RDDesign elements: Getty Images. EatingWell design.Key PointsResearchers connected walking 100 minutes per day to a 23% lower risk of lower back pain.Moderate to brisk walking intensity may offer added benefits for reducing pain risk.Older adults saw the most consistent back pain relief from daily walking habits.Lower back pain is a not-so-gentle reminder that w…
I Walked 15,000 Steps a Day for a Month—4 Things That Shocked Me
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Skip The 10,000 Steps? Japanese Walking Proven More Effective Than Continuous Stroll
A fitness trend known as Japanese walking is capturing attention online, promising major health benefits with minimal equipment and time. The post Skip The 10,000 Steps? Japanese Walking Proven More Effective Than Continuous Stroll appeared first on Study Finds.
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