2024-01-16 11:26:06
01:22 PM Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Written by – Yasmine Al-Sawy
Experts are usually divided into two groups, one of which supports walking quickly to maintain the health of the body, especially the heart, and others believe that walking slowly is better in obtaining the desired results without feeling tired and exhausted.
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In the following lines, the Consulto reviews whether there is a real difference between fast and slow walking and their effect on the health of the body, as published by the Harvard University website, News.harvard.edu.
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Walking fast or slow?
The speed or slowness of walking does not affect the health of the body, because it usually depends on the person and the place in which he walks, but it relates to two things that can be measured, which are the heart rate and the rate of exerted effort. For example, if a person goes to walk around a grocery store, he will not This makes a change and will not have a significant impact on the body’s health, but if it wants to exercise and create physiological changes, there is a need to raise the heart rate.
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Simple equation
The target heart rate can be measured using a simple mathematical equation by subtracting the person’s age from the number 220. For example, if a person is 60 years old, the equation is (220 – 60 = 160), and therefore the maximum estimated heart rate is 160 in minute. This can be tracked whether walking slowly or quickly by using a smart watch or an application on a mobile phone.
The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes per week, or 30 minutes per day for 5 days, of walking, whether slow or fast.
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