Listen "Forget 10,000 Steps—Here’s What Actually Predicts Longevity"
Episode Synopsis
What if your walking speed could predict your future health — even your risk of cancer?In this episode, Vic explains a powerful new discovery from scientists in the UK and Hong Kong:🚶♂️ The faster you walk, the lower your risk of developing serious illnesses — especially colon and lung cancer.Researchers followed over 430,000 people for 11 years and found that:People walking at 15–17 minutes per mile (3.5 to 4 mph) had a 24–45% lower risk of cancer.Slower walkers (over 27 minutes per mile) had the highest risk.Fast walking strengthens your heart, lungs, muscles, and even your mitochondria — all of which help prevent cancer.🎯 What you’ll learn in this episode:The ideal walking pace for cancer preventionWhat “brisk walking” really means in miles per hourHow to start walking with intention — even if you're short on timeThe Japanese method: 3 minutes fast, 3 minutes slow (repeated)Why stair climbing, fast walking intervals, and walking at home all count✅ The goal isn’t perfection — it’s movement with purpose.📢 Referenced Podcast Episodes:🎧 1-Minute Workout for Busy Lives“How to Use 20-Second Intervals to Improve Metabolic Health”🎧 Japan’s 30-Minute Cure “3 Min Fast / 3 Min Slow – The Walking Protocol That Changed Lives”🎧 The Cheapest Gym on Earth“How Tiny Daily Efforts Like Stair Climbing Improve Longevity”🏁 Final Message:You don’t need a gym. You just need a sidewalk — and a little speed.Walk like your life depends on it. Because it just might.
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