Walk Your Way To A Healthy Heart

Did you know that walking can help prevent heart disease? It surely can.

Studies have shown that approximately 3 hours of walking per week can reduce your chances of having a heart attack by about 30-40%. If you increase your total walking hours per week, you further reduce your chances of cardiovascular problems.

As you walk you should try to maintain a steady speed between 3-1/2 to 5 miles per hour in order to get the best benefit.

As with any kind of exercise, if you are out of shape, start slow and work your way up. By that I mean start out by going a shorter distance and gradually increase your distance every day or two. The same applies with your speed.

And, it's never too late start! Seniors too can reduce their chances or coronary disease by walking.

So, find a buddy if you like, and get going!

Live healthy!