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Greasy meals and walking…

10 Tuesday Apr 2018

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Did you down a greasy bacon-and-egg breakfast, or a fried chicken dinner?
Then take a walk! Indiana University researchers found that a half-hour stroll after a fatty meal not only reverses the short-term damage to your arteries, but it also causes them to work better than they did before the feast!
However, this is not an excuse to eat fatty foods all the time!

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Speed it up & slow it down!

18 Monday Sep 2017

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When you’re walking, go a little faster sometimes, then go a little slower…… and keep switching it up. According to the journal Biology Letters, varying your walking speed burns 20% more calories than strolling along at a steady pace.

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Which form of exercise is better for you?

21 Monday Nov 2016

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Going for a 10-minute walk every day or going for an hour-long jog once a week?
The daily exercise is better, even if you don’t break a sweat. That’s according to Dr. Michelle Segar, the director of Sports, Health and Activity Research at the University of Michigan. She says it’s best to choose consistency over quantity. In other words, any exercise you can do daily is beneficial – and, if you keep it short and simple, you’re more likely to keep at it. Plus, studies show that daily workouts – even small ones – increase calorie burn, help build strong bones, muscles and tendons, and improve balance.

Get out and walk at work!

07 Wednesday Sep 2016

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To feel more energized in the middle of your workday, all you need is a 30-minute walk. In a study, people who did that 3 times a week for 3 months had more energy, were less stressed, and felt more optimistic. It’s all down to the endorphins that get released when we’re active. That’s according to the Journal Of Medicine & Science in Sports.

Here’s the next best thing to getting a massage!

23 Thursday Jun 2016

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If you don’t have the time or money for a relaxing massage – it’s okay. All you really need is a 20-minute walk. That’s according to the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Scientists found that a brisk 20-minute walk can relax muscle spasms, soothe pain and speed healing as effectively as a professional massage.

Quit texting-and-walking!

16 Thursday Jun 2016

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Because – according to ER doctors – distracted walking leads to more injuries per mile than distracted driving. In fact, as many as 10% of ER visits are caused by accidents involving cellphones. The main problem is that people staring at a screen aren’t paying attention to what’s in front of them. So, they walk into walls, fall down stairs, and step out into traffic. That’s why city engineers in London have cushioned the light poles in high-pedestrian areas – and it’s dramatically reduced the number of walking injuries.

Are you getting enough exercise at work each day?

25 Monday Apr 2016

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After you eat lunch at your desk – take a walk. Research from the University of Birmingham shows a 30-minute post-lunch walk immediately improves stress levels, energy and productivity. And you don’t have to power-walk…going whatever pace you want will do the trick.

Fight food cravings!

01 Friday Apr 2016

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The most effective way to fight food cravings is: Go for a walk. Taking a brisk, 15‑minute walk can curb even the strongest cravings. That’s according to the journal Appetite. That’s because walking can distract the mind. It also reduces stress and boredom – which are two big triggers for cravings.

Feeling a bit stressed every day?

03 Thursday Mar 2016

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The time of day when we’re most likely to feel stressed is: Noon. That’s according to psychiatry professor Dr. Michael Miller from Harvard Medical School. He says, at noon, we realize how much work we still have to get done. But instead of diving in – it’s better to take a quick 20-minute walk. It’ll clear your head and relieve your stress, and you’ll come back more productive.

Now that Thanksgiving is over, you may feel the need to start walking more…

27 Friday Nov 2015

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But, are you going to use a pedometer to keep track of your steps? Then know this: Your gadget may not be accurate!

Researchers at the University of Tennessee tested popular brands of pedometers – and found that some of them were off by up as much as 33%…Which means, if you walked 10,000 steps – in reality it could be closer to 6,000.

To find out how precise your step-counter is, take 20 steps at a normal walking pace, then check the display. If it’s off by more than 3 steps, it’s inaccurate. But don’t just toss it! Make sure you have it positioned correctly. Most pedometers have to remain upright to work properly.