<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{3e1c7a6b-dd47-4fe2-bee6-b94806f85178}{121}" paraid="916117843" >To maximise burning calories while walking, scientists have discovered what seemed like a&nbsp;counterintuitive strategy of taking breaks. Laboratory experiments measuring oxygen consumption and energy expenditure revealed that breaking up walks into brief 10 to 30-second intervals proved more demanding than continuous movement. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{93fbd9f1-cd13-42ad-8b49-193592e1a354}{221}" paraid="104105802" >The <a href="https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rspb.2024.1220">study</a> found these short bursts required 20 to 60 per cent more oxygen compared to covering equal distances in one go. This difference occurs because our bodies become more energy-efficient after walking continuously for several minutes. &nbsp;</p>

<h2 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{5fe02bf1-18f2-41e8-9385-c163a7fdb731}{107}" paraid="278684927" ><strong>The study and the expert</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{63ebef7e-8bcc-46c8-8699-58fda605fb02}{49}" paraid="2104381219" >“When we walk for shorter bouts, we use more energy and consume more oxygen to cover the same distance,” said Francesco Luciano, a researcher at the University of Milan, according to The Guardian. He added, “It’s like having a car that consumes more fuel during the first few kilometres than it does afterwards.”&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{2b2a8936-1dae-4321-9688-95674c4e2496}{157}" paraid="670756917" >The research began when scientists realised that the existing calculations for walking energy expenditure were largely based on people in a "steady state" – like a car cruising at a constant speed, where heart rate stabilises and energy input matches the output.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{5fe02bf1-18f2-41e8-9385-c163a7fdb731}{216}" paraid="823593406" ><strong>Research shows</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f6575eca-a6f1-4798-8e62-c0f9c4b3a9f9}{201}" paraid="1587283958" >To investigate further, they conducted tests with 10 healthy participants using both treadmills and stair climbers. The experiments involved various speeds and durations ranging from quick 10-second bursts to extended four-minute sessions.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f6575eca-a6f1-4798-8e62-c0f9c4b3a9f9}{204}" paraid="1012627071" >By measuring oxygen consumption throughout these exercises, researchers calculated the metabolic costs of different walking patterns. Their key finding: starting a walk requires significantly more energy than maintaining it, as the body needs extra power to overcome inertia and warm up. Once in motion, the body settles into a more efficient operating mode. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f6575eca-a6f1-4798-8e62-c0f9c4b3a9f9}{194}" paraid="641054582" >“When we start walking, we may incur some fixed costs at the beginning of the bout,” Luciano said. “In analogy, driving a car needs some fuel to start the engine or get the car out of the garage. We found that when starting from rest, a significant amount of oxygen is consumed just to start walking. We incur this cost regardless of whether we then walk for 10 or 30 seconds, so it proportionally weighs more for shorter rather than longer bouts.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{2b2a8936-1dae-4321-9688-95674c4e2496}{163}" paraid="850227442" >The work reinforces knowledge of the health benefits of brief strolls and bounding up the stairs, particularly for people who are largely sedentary.&nbsp;</p>


To maximise burning calories while walking, scientists have discovered what seemed like a counterintuitive strategy of taking breaks. Laboratory experiments measuring oxygen consumption and energy expenditure revealed that breaking up walks into brief 10 to 30-second intervals proved more demanding than continuous movement.

To maximise burning calories while walking, scientists have discovered what seemed like a counterintuitive strategy of taking breaks. Laboratory experiments measuring oxygen consumption and energy expenditure revealed that breaking up walks into brief 10 to 30-second intervals proved more demanding than continuous movement. The study found these short bursts required 20 to 60 per cent more oxygen compared to covering equal distances in one go. This difference occurs because our bodies become more energy-efficient after walking continuously for several minutes. The study and the expert “When we walk for shorter bouts, we use more energy and consume more oxygen to cover the same distance,” said Francesco Luciano, a researcher at the University of Milan, according to The Guardian. He added, “It’s like having a car that consumes more fuel during the first few kilometres than it does afterwards.” The research began when scientists realised that the existing calculations for walking energy expenditure were largely based on people in a "steady state" – like a car cruising at a constant speed, where heart rate stabilises and energy input matches the output. Research shows To investigate further, they conducted tests with 10 healthy participants using both treadmills and stair climbers. The experiments involved various speeds and durations ranging from quick 10-second bursts to extended four-minute sessions. By measuring oxygen consumption throughout these exercises, researchers calculated the metabolic costs of different walking patterns. Their key finding: starting a walk requires significantly more energy than maintaining it, as the body needs extra power to overcome inertia and warm up. Once in motion, the body settles into a more efficient operating mode. “When we start walking, we may incur some fixed costs at the beginning of the bout,” Luciano said. “In analogy, driving a car needs some fuel to start the engine or get the car out of the garage. We found that when starting from rest, a significant amount of oxygen is consumed just to start walking. We incur this cost regardless of whether we then walk for 10 or 30 seconds, so it proportionally weighs more for shorter rather than longer bouts.” Also read: Are collagen supplements for everyone? Know more about how it enhances your skin The work reinforces knowledge of the health benefits of brief strolls and bounding up the stairs, particularly for people who are largely sedentary.

Mini breaks while walking burn more calories, claim scientists

<p>A new study published on Tuesday (August 15) suggests that maintaining a healthy weight can significantly lower the chance of developing cancer. The study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that men with high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness in their 20s and 30s had a decreased risk of contracting nine different types of cancer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is not the first time, exercise has previously been associated with a lower risk of several cancers, however, there are few long-term and extensive cohort studies on various cancer locations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>More than one million young males in Sweden were monitored for an average of 33 years. It commenced when they participated in a military fitness test that, up until 2010.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The men's cancer diagnosis rates were then analysed by the researchers, who also contrasted them with the levels of fitness indicated by their military fitness tests.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The authors monitored an individual's ability to engage in sustained aerobic exercises such as running, cycling, and swimming.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The authors then sorted participants into low, moderate, and high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness, a way to find out how well one's circulatory and respiratory systems provide oxygen to the muscles, based on the findings of the bike test.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In comparison to the low-fitness group, they discovered that persons with high levels of exercise had a 19% lower risk of head and neck cancer and a 20% lower risk of kidney cancer. There's a 42% reduced risk of lung cancer, and a 40% reduced risk of liver cancer.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Dr Aron Onerup, the lead author of the study and a postdoctoral researcher in the paediatrics department at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, said that the risk of cancer generally continued to decrease as participants' fitness levels increased.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said, "But you don't have to reach the top, elite athlete level to have a lower risk. An increase in fitness seems to be associated with a lower risk of developing most of these cancers."&nbsp;</p>

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A new study published on Tuesday (August 15) suggests that maintaining a healthy weight can significantly lower the chance of developing cancer. The study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that men with high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness in their 20s and 30s had a decreased risk of contracting nine different types of cancer.

A new study published on Tuesday (August 15) suggests that maintaining a healthy weight can significantly lower the chance of developing cancer. The study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that men with high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness in their 20s and 30s had a decreased risk of contracting nine different types of cancer. This is not the first time, exercise has previously been associated with a lower risk of several cancers, however, there are few long-term and extensive cohort studies on various cancer locations. More than one million young males in Sweden were monitored for an average of 33 years. It commenced when they participated in a military fitness test that, up until 2010. Also read: Scent of luxury: India's jasmine infuses global perfume The men's cancer diagnosis rates were then analysed by the researchers, who also contrasted them with the levels of fitness indicated by their military fitness tests. The authors monitored an individual's ability to engage in sustained aerobic exercises such as running, cycling, and swimming. The authors then sorted participants into low, moderate, and high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness, a way to find out how well one's circulatory and respiratory systems provide oxygen to the muscles, based on the findings of the bike test. In comparison to the low-fitness group, they discovered that persons with high levels of exercise had a 19% lower risk of head and neck cancer and a 20% lower risk of kidney cancer. There's a 42% reduced risk of lung cancer, and a 40% reduced risk of liver cancer. Also read: Expert-approved tips to manage the fear of cancer recurrence Dr Aron Onerup, the lead author of the study and a postdoctoral researcher in the paediatrics department at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, said that the risk of cancer generally continued to decrease as participants' fitness levels increased. He said, "But you don't have to reach the top, elite athlete level to have a lower risk. An increase in fitness seems to be associated with a lower risk of developing most of these cancers." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Maintaining fitness earlier in life can dramatically reduce cancer risk: Study

<p>There are days when getting out of bed seems too much effort and yet, skipping your regular workout is just not an option. The perfect way to combine a little laziness with physical activity is to workout from your&nbsp;bed! These are some easy exercises that don’t require you to step out of the cozy comfort of your bed, yet help you stay fit.&nbsp;<br />
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* Disclaimer- The surface of the bed should be flat/hard. Soft &amp; cosy mattresses can cause injury.</p>

<p>Leg lifts&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lie flat on your back with your hands lying straight at your side. Lift your left leg till it (calf and hip) are at a 90-degree angle to your body. Count to five then slowly lower the leg. Repeat with the right leg. You can do a set of 10 leg lifts. You can also try the reverse leg lifts. Lie flat on your stomach. Clench your buttocks and lift a leg as high as possible. Make sure that the leg is straight. Count to 5 and slowly lower the leg. Repeat with the other leg.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bicycle&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lie flat on the bed with your knees bent and your hands are behind your head. Inhale and slowly raise your knees to about a 90-degree angle. Exhale and go through a bicycle pedalling motion, bringing one knee up towards your armpit while straightening the other leg. Aim for three sets of 12 to 15 repetitions.</p>

<p>Tricep dips</p>

<p>Position your hands shoulder-width apart on the edge of the bed. Squeeze your core and glutes and start the move by bending your elbows. Dip down until your arms are at a 90-degree angle. Be sure to keep your back close to the bed. Pause at the bottom for a one or two count, then press back up powerfully. Do 15 to 20 reps per set and aim to do two to three sets</p>

<p>Squats&nbsp;</p>

<p>Stand next to your bed with your feet hip-width apart. Squat down keeping your knee over your toes. Let your butt touch the ground and then come up, standing straight. Keep your core tight during the squats. To make this slightly harder, keep your feet wide apart and squat deeper. Repeat the exercise 15-25 times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sit-up Bicycle</p>

<p>Sit on the bed with the legs extended at front. Lift your legs so that the hips are in a straight line and your calves are parallel to the bed. Put your hands at the back of your head, interlacing your fingers. Move your legs in a circular bicycling motion. Alternatively, you can also move them in a crisscrossing motion from one side to the other.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Stretches&nbsp;</p>

<p>Finish your exercises with stretches to cool down at the end. Sit with your legs extended, touch your left toe with your right hand with your left hand stretched at the back, and your torso slightly twisted to the left. Retract and repeat with the opposite side. Make sure your limbs are stretched and your back stays straight. You can also do simple stretches by extending your legs at the front and your hands above your head, stretching them as much as possible.</p>

<p>These exercises are simple to execute on your bed. However, do make sure that the mattress is firm and there are no encumbrances in the form of bunched sheets and tangled blankets or quilts.&nbsp;</p>

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Written by: Rajvee Gandhi, Fitternity</p>


There are days when getting out of bed seems too much effort and yet, skipping your regular workout is just not an option. The perfect way to combine a little laziness with physical activity is to workout from your bed!

There are days when getting out of bed seems too much effort and yet, skipping your regular workout is just not an option. The perfect way to combine a little laziness with physical activity is to workout from your bed! These are some easy exercises that don’t require you to step out of the cozy comfort of your bed, yet help you stay fit. * Disclaimer- The surface of the bed should be flat/hard. Soft & cosy mattresses can cause injury. Leg lifts Lie flat on your back with your hands lying straight at your side. Lift your left leg till it (calf and hip) are at a 90-degree angle to your body. Count to five then slowly lower the leg. Repeat with the right leg. You can do a set of 10 leg lifts. You can also try the reverse leg lifts. Lie flat on your stomach. Clench your buttocks and lift a leg as high as possible. Make sure that the leg is straight. Count to 5 and slowly lower the leg. Repeat with the other leg. Bicycle Lie flat on the bed with your knees bent and your hands are behind your head. Inhale and slowly raise your knees to about a 90-degree angle. Exhale and go through a bicycle pedalling motion, bringing one knee up towards your armpit while straightening the other leg. Aim for three sets of 12 to 15 repetitions. Tricep dips Position your hands shoulder-width apart on the edge of the bed. Squeeze your core and glutes and start the move by bending your elbows. Dip down until your arms are at a 90-degree angle. Be sure to keep your back close to the bed. Pause at the bottom for a one or two count, then press back up powerfully. Do 15 to 20 reps per set and aim to do two to three sets Squats Stand next to your bed with your feet hip-width apart. Squat down keeping your knee over your toes. Let your butt touch the ground and then come up, standing straight. Keep your core tight during the squats. To make this slightly harder, keep your feet wide apart and squat deeper. Repeat the exercise 15-25 times. Sit-up Bicycle Sit on the bed with the legs extended at front. Lift your legs so that the hips are in a straight line and your calves are parallel to the bed. Put your hands at the back of your head, interlacing your fingers. Move your legs in a circular bicycling motion. Alternatively, you can also move them in a crisscrossing motion from one side to the other. Stretches Finish your exercises with stretches to cool down at the end. Sit with your legs extended, touch your left toe with your right hand with your left hand stretched at the back, and your torso slightly twisted to the left. Retract and repeat with the opposite side. Make sure your limbs are stretched and your back stays straight. You can also do simple stretches by extending your legs at the front and your hands above your head, stretching them as much as possible. These exercises are simple to execute on your bed. However, do make sure that the mattress is firm and there are no encumbrances in the form of bunched sheets and tangled blankets or quilts. Written by: Rajvee Gandhi, Fitternity

Feeling lazy? Try these exercises from the comfort of your bed

<p>Actor Dwayne 'The Rock'&nbsp;Johnson, who loves binging on his favourite food once in a while, recently gave fans a glimpse of the `strict diet` he is on for his upcoming film `Black Adam`.</p>

<p>The 48-year-old actor recently shared a video on Instagram, where he revealed what he eats for breakfast as he prepares for his role in the forthcoming film.<br />
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Addressing viewers watching the clip, which was taken in Hawaii, Johnson said that the role requires "strength, conditioning, character and story study," but also a well-planned diet, which he described as "the most important thing."</p>

<p>According to Johnson, breakfast for him includes whole eggs and egg whites, beef tenderloin, oatmeal, and blueberries, as well as gluten-free Ezekiel English muffins with Smart Balance butter, Stevia and cinnamon added for extra sweetness.<br />
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The `Jumanji` star also pairs the meal with powdered greens and fiber drink on the side, as well as a can of his own ZOA Energy Drink.</p>

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<p>Johnson concluded his clip by thanking fans for their excitement over his upcoming role, which has been delayed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.</p>

<p>"This prep has been a long one (since 2020) but all the pieces are coming together and as always, I`m staying flexible to any changes and pivots that need to happen along the way," Johnson wrote alongside the clip on Instagram."Script, production, strength &amp; conditioning, diet etc etc," he added.</p>

<p>As per People magazine, `Black Adam` which is set to premiere in December 2021, is a spinoff of the 2019 film `Shazam!`.</p>

<p>Johnson was initially going to play Black Adam in that movie, but it never came to fruition, according to Deadline. Johnson first confirmed the action film`s release date in November 2019, penning a touching Instagram post explaining what the starring role in `Black Adam` means to him.</p>

<p>Following his peek behind the curtain at what he eats for breakfast to train for the DC superhero film, Johnson also shared a follow-up post a day later, where he documented one of his famous "cheat meals."<br />
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Sharing a video from the same spot, Johnson revealed that he was indulging in some coconut banana pancakes with peanut butter and strawberry jelly smothered on top of them.</p>

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<p>"My friends, enjoy your cheat meal Sundays with your family, with your friends, your loved ones. We work hard through the week, you wanna play hard on the weekends," Johnson said in the clip.&nbsp;</p>


Actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, who loves binging on his favourite food once in a while, recently gave fans a glimpse of the `strict diet` he is on for his upcoming film `Black Adam`.

Actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, who loves binging on his favourite food once in a while, recently gave fans a glimpse of the `strict diet` he is on for his upcoming film `Black Adam`. The 48-year-old actor recently shared a video on Instagram, where he revealed what he eats for breakfast as he prepares for his role in the forthcoming film. Addressing viewers watching the clip, which was taken in Hawaii, Johnson said that the role requires "strength, conditioning, character and story study," but also a well-planned diet, which he described as "the most important thing." According to Johnson, breakfast for him includes whole eggs and egg whites, beef tenderloin, oatmeal, and blueberries, as well as gluten-free Ezekiel English muffins with Smart Balance butter, Stevia and cinnamon added for extra sweetness. The `Jumanji` star also pairs the meal with powdered greens and fiber drink on the side, as well as a can of his own ZOA Energy Drink. View this post on Instagram A post shared by therock (@therock) × Johnson concluded his clip by thanking fans for their excitement over his upcoming role, which has been delayed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. "This prep has been a long one (since 2020) but all the pieces are coming together and as always, I`m staying flexible to any changes and pivots that need to happen along the way," Johnson wrote alongside the clip on Instagram."Script, production, strength & conditioning, diet etc etc," he added. As per People magazine, `Black Adam` which is set to premiere in December 2021, is a spinoff of the 2019 film `Shazam!`. Johnson was initially going to play Black Adam in that movie, but it never came to fruition, according to Deadline. Johnson first confirmed the action film`s release date in November 2019, penning a touching Instagram post explaining what the starring role in `Black Adam` means to him. Following his peek behind the curtain at what he eats for breakfast to train for the DC superhero film, Johnson also shared a follow-up post a day later, where he documented one of his famous "cheat meals." Sharing a video from the same spot, Johnson revealed that he was indulging in some coconut banana pancakes with peanut butter and strawberry jelly smothered on top of them. View this post on Instagram A post shared by therock (@therock) × "My friends, enjoy your cheat meal Sundays with your family, with your friends, your loved ones. We work hard through the week, you wanna play hard on the weekends," Johnson said in the clip.

Dwayne Johnson reveals his 'very strict' diet as he trains for new film