The Pacing of Progress: Unpacking the Surprising Truth About Walking and Health The latest research on physical activity suggests that intensity matters as much as quantity when it comes to achieving health benefits.
A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace can have comparable health benefits to walking more slowly for an extended period.
The study, which drew on data from the UK Biobank's monitoring of half a million people in the U. K.