Everyone has heard that a good program of walking can be a beneficial fitness plan for just about everyone. But here is an article that actually talks about a study done by researchers at Boulder’s University of Colorado that shows that it may be actually better to walk SLOWER than faster. This sort of flies in the face of many studies that recommend quicker walking, almost like short “walk-sprints”.
Although the researchers aren’t exactly sure why slower walking can help those who are obese more than non-obese persons, they have speculated that it may be because people who are obese utilize completely different body movements when walking. Slower walking was also shown to possibly lower arthritis risks and joint injuries (which makes sense since the pace is slower)
Source: Associated Press / CNN
