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"Walking is good for your health within reason, but if you walk too much every day, it can have a detrimental effect on your joints. ”
It was this doctor's words that made Lin Xiaodong suddenly have a new understanding of health when he was cleaning up the clothes on the roof.
That afternoon, it suddenly rained in the sky, and Lin Xiaodong hurriedly ran to the roof of the building to collect his clothes.
He is a senior software engineer, and in addition to typing code, he is typing code, and his concern for health is almost zero.
But the rain gave him a chance to talk to Aunt Li, who lives next door, about health issues.
Aunt Li is a typical health enthusiast, and despite being in her seventies, she is still full of energy.
The conversation between the two in the stairwell went from homely to health.
Aunt Li mentioned that a friend of hers walked 20,000 steps a day, but instead of getting healthier, she went to the doctor for joint pain.
Lin Xiaodong was surprised, which was very different from the saying he usually heard that "walking more is good for your health".
He decided to go to the library on weekends and check out some of the latest medical research to see if that was really the case.
At the library, Lin Xiaodong found a large-scale study involving more than 400,000 people, and the conclusion of this study was unexpected: people who walked more than a certain number of steps a day reduced their life expectancy.
Studies have shown that excessive walking activity can increase joint wear and tear and systemic inflammation levels, especially for middle-aged and older adults, where moderation rather than excess.
Lin Xiaodong learned from this study that the ideal number of steps per day should be controlled at about 10,000 steps.
Exceeding this number, especially more than 20,000 steps a day, increases the stress on the joints and accelerates the deterioration of the articular cartilage, a condition known in medicine as "overuse syndrome".
In addition, Lin found that too much walking can also lead to other health problems, such as overburdened heart and excessive energy expenditure, which can be fatal for those whose hearts are not already very healthy.
During this extreme physical activity, the heart needs to pump more blood to all parts of the body, and over time, the heart's efficiency may decrease.
More interestingly, the study also noted that people who walk too many steps often overlook other forms of physical exercise, such as strength training and flexibility training, which are integral to maintaining overall health.
A single mode of exercise, such as excessive walking, is difficult to provide full health benefits.
In view of this, Lin Xiaodong decided to adjust his daily activity pattern.
He began experimenting with walking 10,000 steps a day, while incorporating some light strength training and yoga exercises to keep his body balanced and flexible.
After a few months, Lin Xiaodong clearly felt that his physical and mental state had improved.
His joints are no longer as painful as before, and his whole body seems more energetic.
In a health lecture, Lin Xiaodong shared his experience.
He mentions that while walking is an easy and effective form of exercise, everything should be done in moderation.
He used his experience to support the scientific research and encouraged everyone to adjust their exercise plan according to their physical condition.
One in the audience asked how to adjust their health strategies for those who have to stand or walk for long periods of time due to the demands of their work, if 10,000 steps a day is enough.
This question triggered Lin Xiaodong's deep thinking.
For this segment of the population, he argues, the key is to spread stress and increase rest.
He suggests that these people can try interspersing some light stretching or standing breaks at work to reduce the burden of walking or standing for long periods of time.
At the same time, they should also pay attention to the quality of their diet and sleep to ensure timely recovery of physical strength and energy.
With such adjustments, even people with high job demands can stay healthy and reduce health problems caused by overexertion.
This kind of health management not only helps to improve work efficiency, but also improves the quality of life.
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