Walk faster, live longer

Walk faster, live longer is the message in the news this week. According to a BBC news item on health, middle-aged people are being warned that high levels of inactivity might be harming their health. Those aged between 40 – 60 years old are being urged to walk more and faster to stay healthy.

The report also states that a daily 10-minute brisk walk will help to make a positive difference to diabetes, weight management, high blood pressure, mental state and musculoskeletal problems.

Two months ago we published a post on Outdoor First Aid specialist Dave ‘Stretts’ Stretton. Dave completed the Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire event in an impressive time of 06:52:09. He’ll be at it again taking part in Ironman Wales on the 10th September 2017. In his 50s (we won’t give away his actual age!), Dave has shown it’s never too late to get and stay fit.

While his level of training is beyond most normal people, we feel that being active does wonders for your mental, physical and overall health and wellbeing. Should this advice apply to 40-60 year olds only? Increasing your level of fitness and maintaining a balanced diet is beneficial to all regardless of age. So go forth and walk faster, live longer!

We’ll keep you updated on Dave’s performance at Ironman Wales, good luck Dave! Feeling inspired? Share your fitness goals and photos on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.