Walking Speed

Over the weekend, I saw an article about a new study just published about walking speed. It turns out that slower walking speeds are signs of faster aging. The researchers concluded that slow walking speeds can predict problems decades before old age.

Slow walkers showed other signs of aging as well. Their lungs, teeth and immune system were in worse condition than the faster walkers. Even brain scans showed that slow walkers had older-looking brains.

This study has some great findings and takeaways. Similar to the Sit and Rise study, this predictive study can get people to make changes before it’s too late.

Want to improve your walking speed? Walk more. That’s the most boring answer, but most people don’t want to do it for some strange reason! It’s easy, free and you can actually do it anywhere.

Besides walking more to speed up your gait, hit the gym, build strength, stability and balance. The combination of cardiovascular health from walking and the benefits you get for your muscles/tendons/ligaments/bones from strength training is sure to build confidence and improve you walking speed.

Justin Miner

@portsmouthcoach