Just increasing by 5 minutes of fast walking per day can also help reduce the risk of death by about 10%. Even for the least active people - the group with a higher health risk, walking fast for 5 minutes per day still helps reduce the risk of death by about 6%.
According to internal medicine doctor Theodore Strange (Stetten Island University Hospital, USA), physical activity plays a very important role in maintaining health. Exercise helps boost blood circulation, bringing nutrients to organs such as the brain, heart, liver and kidneys, thereby helping them function more effectively.
Exercise also stimulates the body to secrete "happiness hormones" such as serotonin and dopamine, which help improve mood, reduce pain and reduce stress. In addition, regular exercise also helps increase muscle and bone strength, control blood sugar and maintain a healthy weight.
If you don't like walking fast, there are still many other options. Research shows that just reducing about 30 minutes of sitting still each day can also help reduce the risk of death by 7%. You can swim, cycle, walk, jog, or simply walk on a treadmill while watching TV. It is important not to just sit still in one place for too long. Sitting too much also increases the risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some types of cancer.
