Walking faster than hiking now... What foods are good to eat at this time?

Walking 20%, Yoga 8%, Swimming 6%, Hiking-Badminton-Gym 5%, Running-Golf 4%…

Walking has been found to be the most popular exercise directly enjoyed by women in our country.

 

It seems to be because it is a low-risk injury activity that can be easily done around the house.

 

According to a survey conducted by Korea Gallup from March 22 to April 5, 2024, among 1,777 people aged 13 and older nationwide (excluding Jeju), asking about their most favorite hobby (free response), the results are as follows.

 

Low injury risk and okay even as you age... "Walking is definitely the best"

 

In 2019, both men and women over 40 ranked hiking as their top hobby, but its popularity has been steadily declining.

 

In particular, women lag behind not only in walking (20%) but also in activities such as hiking (5%), yoga (8%), and swimming (6%).

 

Aerobic exercises that have a low risk of injury and can be done even as you age are gaining attention.

 

Measuring step count with a smartphone has become easier and is also motivating.

 

Meanwhile, 12% of men and 22% of women are found to have no particular preferred exercise.

 

Suffering lifelong problems from joint injuries... "Safety is the most important in middle-aged exercise"

 

More and more middle-aged and older individuals are choosing 'safe' exercises.

 

It seems to be because I see many people damaging their health instead of improving it through excessive exercise.

 

When hiking, be sure to prepare two sticks to protect your knee joints.

 

Especially on downhill slopes, overexertion can injure the knee joint and cause lifelong suffering.

 

It's safe to start exercising after properly monitoring blood pressure and cardiovascular health.

 

The attention given to swimming as a beneficial exercise for joints seems to be influenced by its reputation as a 'safe workout'.

 

Walking that goes beyond just a stroll... How to walk to maximize exercise benefits?

 

Walking needs to go beyond casual strolling to achieve greater exercise benefits.

 

Let's try 'interval walking,' which involves alternating quickly walking and slow walking at the alert level. You may start sweating soon.

 

Interval walking, a type of interval training, is a method of alternating intense exercise with incomplete rest that professional athletes often enjoy to improve their fitness.

 

Compared to running, there are fewer knee injuries and it can significantly enhance exercise benefits.

 

Eating a banana... contributes to protecting leg muscles and preventing cramps

 

If you walk quickly, eat a banana beforehand.

 

It helps protect leg muscles and prevent cramps.

 

Bananas are rich in magnesium, which helps prevent muscle cramps, so athletes enjoy eating them.

 

High-quality carbohydrates are effective in providing energy.

 

Walking quickly and then eating a banana helps relax muscles with magnesium and potassium, enhancing the relaxing effect.

 

Golf players sometimes eat bananas during a game. It helps reduce hunger during exercise and has a twofold benefit.