Have you wondered if walking is enough exercise? I found an article that gave the answer. Well, an answer, at least.
Main point: “…is walking enough exercise? And the first thing you need to know is that the simple answer is yes.”
More about it:
- “…even the smallest neighborhood loop can have an immense impact on your health and well-being.”
- “The morbidity and mortality benefits of walking seem to occur regardless of your heart’s beats per minute (BPMs).”
- “…you can increase your cardiovascular fitness by increasing your heart rate and going longer distances—and that may offer even more benefits when it come to morbidity and mortality.”
Why it matters:
- “if you are walking to improve your health, do not worry about how high to raise your heart rate.”
- “If you are interested improving your cardiovascular fitness in addition to improving your health, then more vigorous exercise training will likely be necessary”
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