Fascinating article about how long to walk to maximize the activity's benefits.
Key point: "...walking for just 40 minutes several times per week reduces the risk of heart failure in post-menopausal women by 25 percent."
Other points:
- "...the benefits of walking were consistent regardless of a woman’s weight or other forms of exercise."
- "It’s also not necessary to power walk; moving at an average to fast pace is enough to reap all the necessary benefits."
- "...longer, less strenuous workouts are more effective in prolonging longevity than high-intensity cardio."
That sounds about right. I've found when I get past 30 minutes, I feel like my conditioning is improving.
