How a good ‘6-6-6’ could be what finally helps get you into shape
Could the number of the beast be the key to your new fitness routine?
- The '6-6-6' method is a trending social media technique for walking to lose weight and improve overall health.
- This method involves briskly walking for an hour, six days a week, ideally starting at 6 a.m. or 6 p.m., complemented by a six-minute warm-up and cool-down.
- Brisk walking offers significant health benefits, including a reduced risk of abnormal heart rhythms, improved immune health, eased joint pain, and a lower risk of certain cancers.
- New research indicates that achieving 7,000 steps daily can effectively reduce the risk of chronic disease, cognitive decline, and death, challenging the traditional 10,000-step target.
- For weight loss, walking should be combined with a healthy diet, and consistency is key, with the most effective time for exercise being when an individual is most likely to stick to it.