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Nowadays people resort to walking to stay fit. Some people go for morning walk while some go for evening walk. Some people believe that it is better to remain active throughout the day. In such a situation, people often get confused whether a short morning walk is better to stay fit or is walking a little throughout the day also effective? If you are also in this dilemma then this article is for you. Recently, a neurologist from Opole has answered this question by posting a post on social media. He has explained in detail how a short walk in the morning and walking slowly throughout the day affects the body.
Dr. Sudhir Kumar of Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad has posted a post on X. In this he wrote that which walk is more healthy? He told that, many people just sit for the whole day after walking for 1 hour. At the same time, some people take a short walk throughout the day. In this he has told what effect both types of walks can have on your health. Also, what is the best time to walk?
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What did the expert tell?
According to Dr. Sudhir Kumar, neurologist of Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad, many people walk for an hour in the morning, but after that they spend the whole day sitting. They do not get as much benefit from such habits as they expect. Instead, walking for a short time throughout the day or doing light activity is more beneficial for health.
According to Dr. Kumar, even walking for just three minutes every hour can improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels. The risk of heart attack and stroke may be reduced, and the metabolism remains active throughout the day. He also said that taking a 5 to 10 minute walk after every mile, and standing or walking for a while every hour, increases focus, energy and stamina. It also works to improve metabolic health.
Which Walk is Healthier?
1. Many people walk for 60 minutes in the morning; then sit all day. 2. Others take short walks several times through the day. ▶️Both total 60 minutes but the health impact is very different.
✅Science says: Breaking up sitting time, even with short pic.twitter.com/FtzOZMNm3B
— Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (@hyderabaddoctor) November 11, 2025
Benefits of walking after meals
According to Healthline, taking a short walk after eating is also very beneficial. This improves digestion, maintains blood sugar balance and also improves heart health. That means, overall, it supports overall health. It is also effective in controlling weight.
Control diabetes- For people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, light physical activity after eating can prevent sudden spikes in blood sugar. In a report by Healthline, based on research, it has been said that walking for 10 minutes after every meal is more effective than walking for 30 minutes once a day and it controls the glucose level better.
Weight Management – Walking for a while every day reduces the risk of heart related diseases. It also prevents bad cholesterol from increasing. Apart from this, when you walk for some time after eating, extra calories are burnt, which reduces the chances of weight gain.
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