Walking: Why Speed Matters for Your Heart Health

Are you walking? But how fast you walk is equally important!

Brisk Walk vs Normal Walk:

1. Speed: Slow walking – 3 km/h, Brisk walking – 5–6 km/h

2. Heart Risk: Brisk walking reduces the risk of Heart Attack by 40%, slow walking by about 20%

3. Sugar Control: Brisk walking improves insulin sensitivity more effectively

4. Fat Reduction: Brisk walking burns double the calories

5. Mood Improvement: More endorphins released, leading to greater positivity

6. Blood Pressure: Brisk walking helps control Blood Pressure faster

7. Steps Comparison: 10,000 slow steps = 7,000 brisk steps

8. Time Efficiency: Brisk walking gives more benefits in half the time

9. My Opinion: 30 minutes of brisk walking is like daily medicine for the heart

10. If you want benefits, don’t just walk – learn to walk briskly!

Dr Ravindra L Kulkarni Just For Hearts