8 Interesting Facts About Walking
Bipedal
Humans became bipedal three to six million years ago. Scientists believe that humans started walking on two legs to better carry goods and to use energy more efficiently.
Experts suggest walking
Experts suggest walking 6,000 steps a day to improve health and 10,000 steps a day to lose weight.
Steps per day
Amish men take about 18,425 steps per day. Amish women take about 14,196. The average American adult takes about 4,000 steps per day. Only 4% of Amish are obese, compared to 31% of the general population.
Decrease the risk
Walking can help decrease the risk of heart attack, decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and can even reduce the risk of bone fracture. Additionally, brisk walking can reduce stress and depression levels as well as improve cancer survival rates.
Calories per mile walking
A 150-pound man burns 100 calories per mile walking. A 200-pound man burns 133 calories per walking mile. And a 250-pound man burns 166 calories per mile. A person burns essentially the same amount of calories whether they run or walk a mile. Running just gets a person to a destination faster.
Racewalking
Racewalking has been an official Olympic sport for over 90 years. Distances vary from 1 mile to 95 miles. Racewalking usually is not the most popular sport of the Olympics.
Racewalking
Racewalking has been an official Olympic sport for over 90 years. Distances vary from 1 mile to 95 miles. Racewalking usually is not the most popular sport of the Olympics.
Walking helps
Brisk walking helps reduce body fat, lower blood pressure, and increase high-density lipoprotein.