The survey was conducted to study the
walking behavior of people in Delhi and Mumbai
Max
Bupa has conducted a survey called Max Bupa Walk for
Health, to study the walking behavior of people in Delhi and
Mumbai. The initiative aims to encourage people to integrate walking into their
daily schedule. The survey lays emphasis on the multiple health benefits of
walking. Walking regularly helps people restore their work life balance, makes
them calmer, happier and more positive towards life, reveals Max Bupa Walk for
Health Survey 2014. Interestingly, 91% patients suffering from bone or joint
related issues, 81% obese patients, 77% cardio patients and 76% asthma patients
reported that they feel happier, active and energetic, after regular walks.
According
to Max Bupa Walk for Health Survey 2014, 83% walkers in Delhi and Mumbai experience
positive lifestyle changes post walking. Further, it has been found that Delhi
walks more on weekends, while Mumbai walks the same distance on weekdays and
weekends. However, Mumbai walks longer (45 minutes) than Delhi (34 minutes) at
one go. 8 out of 10 people in the 21-30 years age groups Walk for Health on a
daily basis, seven days a week. However, those in the 31-45 age group prefers
walking six times a week and those in who in the 45 years and above people
prefer walking only 5 times a week.
Technology
plays an important role in motivating different age groups to walk. It has been
found that though people in the old age group are more disciplined and focused,
the younger generation focuses more on social networking or other apps while
walking. 45% of middle age group walkers listen to music, 41% check mails and
40% talk on the phone. 41% men plan important activities while walking, 39% men
prefer to socialize with other walkers and family, while 33% women either
listen to music or simply check mails while walking.
Manasije
Mishra, Chief Executive Officer, Max Bupa said, “The findings of the Max Bupa
Walk for Health Survey 2014 reinforce the numerous physical and psychological
benefits of walking, including better health, positive lifestyle changes,
improvement in eating and sleeping patterns, among many others. The Max Bupa
Walk for Health initiative, now in its third season, is our endeavour to
encourage people to walk regularly for a healthier and more successful life. ”
“The
survey shows that companionship makes walking more enjoyable and presence of a
companion is a motivator for people across age groups to walk regularly. That’s
why this year we are encouraging people to participate in Max Bupa Walk for
Health with their family and loved ones,” added Anika Agarwal, Head-Marketing,
MaxBupa.
The Max Bupa Walk for Health is scheduled for November 9 this year in Delhi and Mumbai.