If done briskly enough, its also extremely beneficial to your heart health.
Heres how vigorously it’s crucial that you be walking.
A moderate-intensity walk should leave you able to carry on a conversation, but not able to sing.
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If you are too short of breath to speak, your intensity level may be too high.
You may also notice that your pace varies from day to day.
Some days you might have lower energy.
Consider sticking with your routine even if you are at a slower pace.
What is a brisk walk for one person may be too fast or slow for another, Jerome said.
If you have a walking route, you could change your route to include some hills.
Add Faster Intervals
Another way to increase intensity is to incorporate faster-paced intervals into your regular routine.
Be careful about increasing your pace too quickly, as this could lead to fatigue or injury.
Remember that its not a race, its about improving your health.
How Much Time Should You Spend Walking?
What This Means For You
Exercise should feel good, not overtaxing or painful.
But pushing yourself a bit can turn your stroll into a heart-healthy activity.
American Heart Association.Walking your way to better health?
Remember the acronym FIT.
