If you're constantly overtaking people on the footpath, there's some good news for you!
Photo via PixabayA new study has found that fast walkers live longer than slow walkers.
If you're a slow walker you might want to start speeding it up.
The Telegraph reports that the study was conducted on almost 400,000 people over a 10 year period.
It found that fast walkers are over 25% less likely to die from a cancerous illness.
The research also found that brisk walkers are 60% less likely to die from a cardiovascular illness.
The results were based on a speed guide that defined slow as less than 3 miles per hour, average as 3-4 mph and fast as more than 4 mph.
Dr Jonathan Goldney, from the University of Leicester is encouraging people to pick up the pace.
The lead author of the study also says that it might improve your life expectancy and benefit other health aspects.
