06-23-19, 07:08 AM | |
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Maryland, USA
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Good news for us desk dwellers
I found a link to this article in one of Gilad's recent newsletters and to me it is good news! As much as I like to be active, and understand the benefits of being active, sometimes, with a long commute and a desk job it is jut not possible to get as much activity in as I would like.
This article indicates that even moderate amount of activity 4K steps per day provided benefit and that benefits maxed out at 7.5K steps. The study subjects were "older" women - I actually find this news ENCOURAGING as I often find myself feeling like I am not doing enough - but, in reality, I'm stuck sitting much of the day. I commute the better part of an hour each way and then I have to sit at work for long hours to get my work done. When the weather is bad or when we are in a busy season I simply can't get out to take a walk. I generally try to when I can, but it isn't always possible. This study also points out that there is a benefit to light activity - also good news. I feel sometimes people give up on fitness b/c they can't go all out - and figure that it is a waste of time if they can't do the high intensity stuff all the time. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-...-steps-per-day Donna |
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