Walking
Did you know that simply walking can have a deep impact on your health? Believe it or not, those who take brisk walks have higher life expectations. In fact, they might live up to 20 years more than those who prefer to be couch potatoes, as a Mayo Clinic study has proven.
Even more, the benefit is reachable by all types of people, no matter what body mass index they have, which is a medical measure of weight that accounts for height. In the end, you don’t need to be a Slim Jim or Skinny Minnie in order to reap the rewards of walking.
However, you do have to put some effort, as the researchers showed that brisk walking, meaning 3 miles per hour, or 100 steps a minute, is needed in order to access the life-extending perks.
I bead and enjoy it very much! Surprised that or sewing not on the list. Beads make me very happy.
I would add journaling, especially if one lives alone. It’s a great way to express thoughts and emotions that might not have another outlet. It can be themed for gratitude, setting goals or anything else.
I just adopted a stray tiger striped cat. I named her Tigger. I’ve had her a couple of weeks now and kept thinking “Boy she’s really gaining weight.” Well turns out she’s pregnant so having a pet is great hobby for me.
Can’t wait to see how many she has!
None of my favorite activities were on the list. I build model airplanes, practice martial arts (4th degree black belt in taekwondo) and own three telescopes.
I’m glad the study has dancing in it. I would add Square Dancing specifically because it’s something you actively have to read and study to be proficient. Also, an evening of Square Dance is equivalent to about a 5 mile walk. It takes team work, and listening skills to say the least.