What is a micro-walk? The fad may be the simple trick to make you healthier
How short walks can help burn calories and boost health
- Micro-walks, defined as brief brisk strolls lasting 10 to 30 seconds, offer an accessible method for individuals to incorporate movement into their day.
- These short bursts of energy are shown to help burn more calories, boost metabolic rate, and improve endurance and strength.
- Research, including a University of Milan study, found that micro-walks can lead to expending 60 percent more energy than longer walks covering the same distance.
- The findings align with other studies demonstrating the health benefits of short, intense activity, such as high-intensity interval training or just 4.5 minutes of vigorous daily tasks.
- Ultimately, any form of exercise is beneficial, with even 7,000 steps a day being effective, and that short bursts make physical activity more achievable.