Nordic Walking Spurs Heart Health in CAD Patients, Study Finds

In a Canadian Journal of Cardiology study, 130 people with coronary artery disease completed 12 weeks of Nordic walking and showed the greatest improvement in functional capacity, measured by a six-minute walk test, versus HIIT or moderate-to-vigorous walking; researchers attribute benefits to higher energy expenditure and coordinated upper- and lower-body movement, while experts emphasize regular aerobic exercise for heart health and advise medical clearance before starting.