Me rritjen e popullaritetit të pajisjeve që ndjekin aktivitetin fizik, gjithnjë e më shumë njerëz po i kushtojnë vëmendje hapave të tyre të përditshëm. Dhe kjo duket se po jep rezultate pozitive.
According to the American Council on Exercise, people who track their steps take an average of 2,500 more steps per day than those who don't.
If you're one of the millions aiming to reach the recommended target of 10,000 steps a day, your efforts will pay off. Regular activity, including walking, offers many health benefits, including a reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, depression and some cancers, such as breast and colon. thick.
But how many steps does an average person take per day? And are they enough?
Steps decrease with age
A 2011 study says adults over 18 take between 4,000 and 18,000 steps a day. Another 2011 study looked at children and teens and found that those under the age of 18 took between 10,000 and 16,000 steps a day. The number of steps drops significantly as teenagers approach the age of 18.
Work plays a role
The job you do can also affect the average number of steps you take per day. In a small 2012 study in Australia, 10 participants with different occupations were included. They were equipped with pedometers to track their steps. Here are some occupations and the average daily steps associated with them:
– Waiter: 22,778 steps
– Nurse: 16,390 steps
– Sales staff: 14,660 steps
– Farmer: 14,037 steps
– Parent at Home: 13,813 steps
– Teacher: 12,564 steps
– Construction worker: 11,585 steps
– Hairdresser: 9,209 steps
– Office workers: 7,570 steps
– Call center worker: 6,618 steps
The steps vary from country to country
People in some countries take more steps per day than in other countries. A 2017 study that tracked the smartphone activity of 717,527 people in 111 countries over an average period of 95 days showed that:
– Hong Kong: 6,880 steps
– China: 6,189 steps
– United Kingdom: 5,444 steps
– Germany: 5,205 steps
– France: 5,141 steps
– Australia: 4,491 steps
– Canada: 4,819 steps
– United States: 4,774 steps
– India: 4,297 steps
– Indonesia: 3,513 steps
Where do you stand?
The CDC recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of aerobic activity per week, such as brisk walking, which translates to approximately 15,000 steps per week (about 2,000 steps per day). For more health benefits, it is recommended to do 300 minutes of aerobic activity per week, which translates to about 30,000 steps per week (about 5,000 steps per day).
Tips for adding more steps to your day:
– Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
– Park further from the door when shopping.
– Walk with a friend.
– Clean your house.
– Take a walk during a break at work.
– Walk to the mall when the weather is bad.
All of these tips can help you reach and exceed your 10,000 steps a day goal.
