The Online Fitness Newsweekly Surprising Benefits of Slow-Paced Walking Women who walk for exercise are probably better off walking at relatively slower speeds, according to a new study at the University of Michigan. Slower walkers saw less improvement in levels of growth hormones in their blood, though.
Higher levels are better for strengthening bones.
The study sample was small and more research is required, but our findings to date are intriguing and interest to professionals in women's health. The nine women studied were ages 50-65, in good health but fairly sedentary, and weighed on average 165 pounds. All rights reserved.