Slow Walking May Suit the Obese Best

saw this in 7/06/05 USA Today:

SLOW WALKING MAY SUIT THE OBESE BEST

Strolling can help obese adults burn more calories per mile than brisk
walking and might even lower the risk of arthritis and injuries to the
joints. University of Colorado at Boulder researchers studied 20 men
and women of normal weight and 20 considered obese as they walked set
distances at different speeds. They found that the obese burned more
calories walking at a slower pace for a longer time than walking at a
faster speed. Vigorous exercise can decrease the risk of heart disease
and other chronic illnesses. But researchers say that a slow walk can
help people stay active while easing the stress on their joints. Obese
adults are more at risk for knee osteoarthritis, which can cause
painful stiffness. "We're not at all advocating less physical
activity, or less vigorous activity. We're just saying slow walking
might be a way to burn a few extra calories a week," says lead
researcher Ray Browning.

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well, this looks interesting. thoughts? comments?
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Axel of the North! wrote:

> saw this in 7/06/05 USA Today:
>
> SLOW WALKING MAY SUIT THE OBESE BEST
>
> Strolling can help obese adults burn more calories per mile than brisk
> walking and might even lower the risk of arthritis and injuries to the
> joints. University of Colorado at Boulder researchers studied 20 men
> and women of normal weight and 20 considered obese as they walked set
> distances at different speeds. They found that the obese burned more
> calories walking at a slower pace for a longer time than walking at a
> faster speed. Vigorous exercise can decrease the risk of heart disease
> and other chronic illnesses. But researchers say that a slow walk can
> help people stay active while easing the stress on their joints. Obese
> adults are more at risk for knee osteoarthritis, which can cause
> painful stiffness. "We're not at all advocating less physical
> activity, or less vigorous activity. We're just saying slow walking
> might be a way to burn a few extra calories a week," says lead
> researcher Ray Browning.
>
> end quote
>
> well, this looks interesting. thoughts? comments?

I find it interesting that you're reading back copies of USA Today.

Dally