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The Secret to a Longer Life? Just Walk on a Treadmill Daily!
Discover how a simple 30-minute daily walk on a treadmill can boost your health, improve your mood, and potentially add years to your life — backed by science.
Many people consider walking on a treadmill to be extremely effective for weight loss, but I recently spoke with a specialist who told me that walking on a treadmill can increase your life expectancy and quality of life if you follow a few simple rules, which we will discuss in this article.
First, I would like to talk about an extremely important parameter for life expectancy and quality of life, namely VO2max. This refers to the maximum amount of oxygen you can consume during intense exercise.
It reflects the aerobic capacity of the body and depends on the physiological function of the circulatory, respiratory, and exertion systems, but it is also an indicator of longevity.
It can usually be monitored using smart watches or bracelets, and a VO2max value above 50 is directly linked to a longer life, while a low VO2max implies cardiovascular problems.
But how can you increase your life expectancy just by walking on a treadmill?
