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The study had people walk 10,000 fewer steps in a day. So, walking more would reverse it if the study was right. In practice it would mean taking periodic brea

by graeme 7y ago

The study had people walk 10,000 fewer steps in a day. So, walking more would reverse it if the study was right. In practice it would mean taking periodic breaks to walk around a bit, and trying to arrange things such that you could walk some of your commute, or walk to the store, etc Obviously harder for people in suburbia.

SketchySeaBeast 7y ago
Does that follow though? They took 10,000 fewer steps away, yes, but was there actually any judgement in how those steps were gained/lost? I'm curious if the same effect as those 10,0000 steps could be found simply by going out for an hour walk and still sitting for the rest.
- bigmit37 7y ago
  I was also disappointed in the lack of solution as well. We know more exercise is better, how how much would be needed if we have be on the computer 8 hrs a day etc. Couid 5-10 mins every hour of walking prevent these issues etc.
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bonestamp2 7y ago
> harder in suburbia True, takes some adjustments... When I drive somewhere, I try to park at the back of the parking lot for a bit of a walk (bonus: keeps your car dent free too). When I go check my mail, I walk to the end of the block first and get it on my way back (bonus: get to keep an eye on my neighborhood and say hi to some neighbors). When I drop my daughter at school we park a block away and walk in (bonus: get to spend more time with my daughter and meet some other parents). These changes all sound trivial, but from my fitness tracker I can attest that they make a quantifiable difference, especially when you look at it over a month. Additionally, those other little bonuses contribute to overall happiness.
- graeme 7y ago
  Yup, great ideas. They really do add up. Even in a city I find stuff like that helps me, I often extend an errand through a park for example. Here's another: when I'm in a multi story building, I almost never take the elevator down. If the building is less than five stories I'll generally take the stairs up too, often at a light run. One more: stairs instead of escalator. At minimum, walking on an escalator.
  - bch 7y ago
    These are great ideas - I feel like the key is being conscientious and selfish (in an acceptable way) about yourself (your health and well-being), otherwise the cumulative effects of “efficiency” add up. I need to claw back this time and exercise that used to just be “play”. I personally incorporate my bicycle frequently.

by graeme 7y ago

SketchySeaBeast 7y ago

Does that follow though? They took 10,000 fewer steps away, yes, but was there actually any judgement in how those steps were gained/lost? I'm curious if the same effect as those 10,0000 steps could be found simply by going out for an hour walk and still sitting for the rest.

bigmit37 7y ago
I was also disappointed in the lack of solution as well. We know more exercise is better, how how much would be needed if we have be on the computer 8 hrs a day etc. Couid 5-10 mins every hour of walking prevent these issues etc.

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bonestamp2 7y ago

> harder in suburbia True, takes some adjustments... When I drive somewhere, I try to park at the back of the parking lot for a bit of a walk (bonus: keeps your car dent free too). When I go check my mail, I walk to the end of the block first and get it on my way back (bonus: get to keep an eye on my neighborhood and say hi to some neighbors). When I drop my daughter at school we park a block away and walk in (bonus: get to spend more time with my daughter and meet some other parents). These changes all sound trivial, but from my fitness tracker I can attest that they make a quantifiable difference, especially when you look at it over a month. Additionally, those other little bonuses contribute to overall happiness.

graeme 7y ago
Yup, great ideas. They really do add up. Even in a city I find stuff like that helps me, I often extend an errand through a park for example. Here's another: when I'm in a multi story building, I almost never take the elevator down. If the building is less than five stories I'll generally take the stairs up too, often at a light run. One more: stairs instead of escalator. At minimum, walking on an escalator.
- bch 7y ago
  These are great ideas - I feel like the key is being conscientious and selfish (in an acceptable way) about yourself (your health and well-being), otherwise the cumulative effects of “efficiency” add up. I need to claw back this time and exercise that used to just be “play”. I personally incorporate my bicycle frequently.