Heart Health: Walking For A Healthy Heart

Overview

Walking is a type of aerobic exercise. It's one of the easiest ways to increase your physical activity and improve your health. Physical activity increases your heart rate, strengthens your heart, and increases blood circulation through your body. This can help bring more oxygen and nutrients to your organs. Exercise also increases your lungs' ability to take in oxygen. It lowers blood pressure and helps to reduce body fat. It also improves blood sugar and cholesterol levels.