GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Walking Duration Statistics

The average walking duration statistics provide insight into the typical amount of time individuals spend walking from one location to another.

Last Updated: May 28, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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"According to the World Health Organization, adults aged 18-64 should do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week, which includes walking."

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"People walk 11 minutes a day on average in the United States."

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"The average speed people walk at is approximately 3 to 4 mph."

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"An average person burns almost 350 calories walking for an hour."

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"More than 145 million adults include walking as part of a physically active lifestyle."

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"Data suggests that walking speed declines with age, about .1 mph per decade after age sixty."

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"In 2016, 30% of people walked to work in England."

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"A person burns more calories walking uphill vs. flat terrain. The calorie burn could increase by up to 50%."

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"One hour of walking increases life expectancy by 2 hours, according to the American Heart Association."

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"Walking can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke by up to 27%."

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"It's recommended that each individual should walk a minimum of 10,000 steps a day to maintain a healthy lifestyle, which can usually be fulfilled in 90-100 min."

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"For those who walk for transportation, 29% spend an average of 21-40 minutes per trip."

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"Walking between 5,400 and 7,200 steps per day is associated with a lower risk of death."

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"Walking improves creativity. A study found that walking increased creative output by an average of 60%."

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"A study showed that walking reduced anxiety symptoms by nearly 50% in some people."

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"Walking in a forest can boost natural killer cell activity, a part of the immune system, by 50%."

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"Walking at least 2 hours per week reduces the risk of stroke by 30%."

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"Walking increases bone density. A study found that postmenopausal women who walked for 30 minutes every day reduced their risk of hip fractures by 40%."