Everyone knows the importance of workout and exercise for good health. Walking is the simplest workout, which does not require any special machine and can be done anywhere anytime. According to an article published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers believed that doing a medium intensity workout like brisk walk for just 11 minutes daily i.e. 75 minutes in a week can reduce the risk of dangerous diseases like heart disease, stroke and cancer. This study was done on about 30 million people. Let's know about this study-

What does the study say?

This study found that walking for 11 minutes reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by 17% and the risk of cancer by 7%. Researchers found that this can prevent 1 in 6 untimely deaths. The mortality rate due to 1 in 9 (11%) cardiovascular cases and 1 in 20 (5%) cancer cases can be reduced. It is clear from this study that by improving our small unhealthy habits, we can avoid the tragic consequences of poor health. Let us know some benefits of walking-

benefits of walking

According to the National Institute of Health, walking daily reduces stress level, keeps blood pressure under control, reduces the risk of stroke, maintains good cardiovascular health, improves sleep, strengthens bones , reduces obesity, keeps diabetes under control. Its other benefits are as follows-

• Walking can unlock creative thinking and help you find solutions to many difficult problems.
• Walking for 11 minutes every day can help you burn extra calories.
• If you cannot exercise for hours every day, then even walking for 11 minutes every day can be beneficial. According to NHS UK, a brisk walk of 11 minutes every day has many health benefits.
• No matter how long you walk, walking is a great way to relieve stress. It improves mood and helps relieve stress.
• An 11-minute walk every day can prove to be very beneficial for your knees. Regular morning walks can help you deal with many chronic pains and joint problems.