A study published in the ‘American Journal of Preventive Medicine’ found that women who walked briskly for at least 11 minutes a day had a significantly lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease compared to those who did not.
Several studies have examined the health benefits of brisk walking for 11 minutes a day.
What is the science behind this new recommendation? Excess weight can put added strain on the heart. Additionally, brisk walking can be an effective way of maintaining a healthy weight or losing weight, which again has a positive impact on heart health. Regular brisk walks can help reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes. What is the link between heart health and brisk walking? However, as with any form of exercise, it’s important to consume a healthy diet, start slowly and gradually build up your intensity and duration over time, especially if you have any underlying health conditions or are new to exercise.” Here are more need-to-knows: Brisk walking can also help to strengthen heart muscle, improve blood flow throughout your body and reduce inflammation, all of which can contribute to better heart health.
Says Dr Mukesh Goel, Senior Consultant, Cardiothoracic and Heart and Lung Transplant Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi, “When we engage in brisk walking, the heart rate increases and breathing becomes faster and deeper, which can improve cardiovascular fitness over time. So, taking out 75 minutes a week doesn’t seem too difficult a target to meet and is achievable for even sedentary workers. The study adds that one in 10 early deaths could be prevented if everyone managed at least half the recommended level of physical activity. We all know that walking is good for heart health but, according to a study in the ‘British Journal of Sports Medicine,’ a brisk walk of 11 minutes a day or equivalent moderate intensity physical activity is sufficient to lower the risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer.
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