What is the popular "Silent Walk" in social media? Do you need to walk 10,000 steps a day to be healthy? What is the healthiest way to walk?

Do you like taking walks? As the simplest exercise, in order to maintain health, many people exercise with the goal of "walking 10,000 steps a day". In addition to health care, there has been a recent trend of "silent walks" to help people regain peace of mind through walking.

What is a silent walk?

Unplug your headphones, put down your technology, and take a silent walk to calm your mind

"Silent walking" is the latest popular health trend on social media platforms. It means that while walking, one does not use mobile phones, listen to music or podcasts, or talk to others. Instead, one devotes wholeheartedly to one's own steps, emphasizing focusing on current feelings, emotions, and thoughts, thereby improving one's mental health.

The concept of silent walking comes from KOL Madi. Mady Maio shared on social media that her nutritionist recommended that she take at least a 30-minute walk every day. In the video, she said, "No AirPods, no podcasts, no music. Just me and myself." She also said that silent walking allowed her to go from chaos to flow and finally have a clear mind.

In fact, silent walking is nothing new. It is just a return to what people did before the advent of Walkmans, smartphones and social media - simply walking. However, there is some truth to all this. According to Forbes, many studies in the past have shown that combining quiet time with nature and exercise can help promote mental health and help people move towards a sharper mind and a less worrying lifestyle. This is also the greatest benefit that "silent walking" brings to people.

How many steps a day should you walk to be healthy? There are still many different opinions, and it is difficult to get a definite answer. However, a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology in October this year provided relatively specific suggestions and opinions. Research shows that while the number of steps you take each day is important, your pace also has a significant impact.

Is walking 10,000 steps a day healthy?

Fast walking has more health benefits than slow walking, and 112 steps per minute can reduce the risk of dementia by 38%

How many steps a day should you walk to be healthy? There are still many different opinions, and it is difficult to get a definite answer. However, a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology in October this year provided relatively specific suggestions and opinions. Research shows that while the number of steps you take each day is important, your pace also has a significant impact.

Researchers found that no matter how many steps you take each day, walking fast enough can reduce your risk of death. Increasing your speed will increase the intensity of your exercise, and moderate to vigorous exercise is considered most beneficial to cardiovascular health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also recommends that adults get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise per week.

Past reports have also pointed out that walking speed is crucial to reducing serious illness and maintaining physical health. After reviewing the data of the subjects over a period of seven years, the study found that the group that walked faster (about 80 steps per minute) had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and premature death than the group that walked slower (less than 40 steps per minute), and also helped reduce the risk of dementia. If you further increase your walking speed to 112 steps per minute, you can further reduce your risk of disease by 38%.

Studies have found that compared to walking 2,000 steps a day, walking about 2,500 steps can significantly reduce the risk of death by about 8%; walking about 2,700 steps can significantly reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by about 11%. If you want to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, walking 7,000 steps a day is the best number, which can reduce the incidence by 51%; if you want to reduce the risk of death, you should aim for 9,000 steps a day, which can reduce the incidence by 60%. Finally, it is emphasized that it is generally believed that walking at least 10,000 steps a day is the healthiest, but there is still a lack of data to support this statement.

Source: TODAY, FORTUNE, CNBC, The New York Times, Forbes

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Original title/The social network has started a trend of "silent walks"! Breaking the myth of 10,000 steps a day: What’s the healthiest way to walk?

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