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Hate running? It's okay if you do! Walking offers tremendous benefits and it's one of my favorite ways to ease patients into an exercise regimen. The timing of your walk can have an impact too. For example, walking for 10-15 minutes after a meal improves postprandial glucose, reduces HbA1c and glycated albumin. One study showed that patients with Type 2 Diabetes had better glucose control with a 10 minute postprandial walk compared to a 30 minute daily walk. I'm happy to have contributed to this article on the benefits of walking by Natasha Burton and the Lose It! team. https://lnkd.in/gbmxUtNC
Walking is often overlooked for more vigorous exercise but as you highlight Kristin Baier MD it’s extremely beneficial for maintaining a healthy weight and controlling blood sugar
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“There’s ample research highlighting the benefit of Zone 2 exercise, which can be easily achieved with walking at a brisk pace,” says Kristin Baier, MD, vice president of clinical development at Calibrate and a double board-certified physician specializing in obesity medicine, based in Austin, Texas. “Zone 2 is usually considered an easy to moderate level with heart rate between 60 to 70 percent of maximum.” 👏👏
Love this take! I've been incline walking at the start of every workout and I have found that running has actually become easier as well!
MD | CFMDL2 | Peak Metabolic Health and Disease Prevention
4wGreat post, Dr. Baier! Your insights on post-meal walks are spot-on. As a fitness enthusiast, I've found that combining these walks with deep breathing exercises can amplify the benefits. It not only helps with glucose control but also reduces stress levels. Have you explored the connection between post-meal walks and improved digestion? I've noticed it helps with my clients who struggle with bloating. Your approach to making exercise accessible is truly inspiring - it's these small, consistent steps that lead to big health improvements!