Four Simple Ways to Supercharge Your Daily Walk
TL;DR
Daily walks boost heart health and mood; to make them more effective, try (1) keeping a brisk pace that raises your heart rate (you can pace to music around 100–120 BPM), (2) adding short interval bursts of faster walking or light jogging, (3) including light weights or bodyweight exercises during the route, and (4) choosing hills to increase challenge. For best results, aim for 150–300 minutes of moderate activity per week and 5,000–10,000 steps daily, with about 30 minutes most days and listening to your body for rest.
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