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What’s better: One long walk or several shorter ones?

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What’s better: One long walk or several shorter ones?

What’s better for heart health: One long walk or several short ones?

NBC Chicago reports that longer walks of at least 15 minutes have been linked to a lower risk of heart disease and premature death.

Longer walks activate cardio-protective mechanisms that provide better health benefits!

Now ANY exercise is better than no exercise, longer walks are more effective for health improvement.

They say to aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity walking most days of the week, starting with 5-10 minutes for beginners and gradually increasing duration and intensity.

Let’s get moving!

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