Walk-speed indicates longevity!

Walk speed is the single most accessible longevity marker you can measure. In a review of 34,000 adults, faster walkers lived significantly longer. Every 0.1 m/s increase in walking speed reduced mortality risk by 12%. A slow walking speed often shows up years before chronic disease or cognitive decline. The test: Mark 10 feet. Walk at your normal pace. Time it. Goal: 1.0 meter/second or faster. If you’re under that? Not a death sentence. It’s a signal to start training. Walk daily, like you’re late for something important.