How Fast Do You Walk for Life Expectancy?

Those who walked naturally at 1.8 miles per hour (33:20 minutes per mile or 0.8 meters per second) were likely to live the average life span for their age and gender. Those who walked naturally at 1.3 miles per hour (46:09 minutes per mile or 0.6 meters per second) were at greater risk for early mortality.

Do you live longer if you walk faster?

New research shows that fast walkers are more likely to live longer lives than slow walkers. The faster you walk, the longer you're likely to live, a new study shows.

How long do you need to walk to live longer?

Recent studies show that walking as little as two hours per week can help you live longer and reduce the risk of disease.