Tip of the Week

Women Take Walking To Heart

If you're a woman who walks to keep fit, you may be reaping another benefit: reduced risk of heart attack. Vigorous walkers who log three miles an hour at least three hours a week cut their heart attack risk by 30 to 40 percent compared to those who walk less often. Women who walk more than five hours weekly lower their risk even more.

Your pace plays an important role in determining the value of the workout. Slow down to less than three miles an hour, and you lose much of the benefit. Exertion is key: get your heart pumping and muscles working by maintaining a brisk stride.

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