Fast walkers live longer than slow walkers, so you better hurry up lads

Well, this is interesting.

Researchers have found that fast walkers live longer than slow walkers.

The findings were published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

The study found that brisk walkers hit speeds of 3mph, which averages about 100 steps a minute.

Slow walkers, on the other hand, walk between 1 mph and 2 mph, just 50 steps a minute.

This study researched the movements of over 400,000 people, and found that fast walkers have a longer life expectancy.

Interestingly, the findings are unrelated to weight.

Speaking about the research, lead author of the study, Tom Yates, of the University of Leicester, said:

“The findings suggest that perhaps physical fitness is a better indicator of life expectancy than body mass index.”

“Encouraging the population to engage in brisk walking may add years to their lives.”