How many minutes of walking a day can extend your life by a year?

2026-01-20 09:39:32Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

 


Small but sustainable lifestyle changes can have a tremendous impact on human health and longevity.

Scientists claim that daily physical activity, even in minimal amounts, significantly reduces the risk of serious diseases such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and some forms of cancer.

According to expert recommendations, adults should be active every day, combining aerobic exercises with muscle-strengthening exercises, and aiming for about 150 minutes of physical activity per week.

But new studies show that the benefits start much earlier than thought.

Scientific research suggests that even walking for just 10 minutes a day can add up to a year of life, especially in people over the age of 60.

A British study has found that the effects are even more pronounced in men, who can gain up to 16 months of extra life from regular physical activity, while women can gain about 11 months.

The results also show that the more you increase the time and intensity of walking, the greater the benefits. For example, walking 30 minutes a day can extend the life of men by about two and a half years, and women by about 16 months. Experts emphasize that it is not necessary to follow intensive training programs or exhausting gyms.

The secret lies in daily movement, creating a consistent routine and starting with small steps, such as walking, climbing stairs or simple daily activities. According to them, even a few minutes of activity every day are more valuable than intense but rare exercises, turning movement into a strong ally for health, longevity and quality of life. / Tar


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