OK SOMEBODY TOLD ME THAT THE MORE YOU WALK THE LOWER YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE IS. IS THAT TRUE.
2007-12-07 07:24:04 · 3 answers · asked by ACESFULL 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
This is true, however, you want to get up to your target heart rate and keep it there for at least a period of 20-25 minutes in order to gain the full benefits of walking. Walking also increases general heart health, promotes the production of good cholesterol, and reduces risks of heart disease. In order to find your target heart rate, subtract your age from 220 and multiply the result by 0.6.
2007-12-07 08:30:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
regular daily exercise can indeed effect a lowering of blood pressure, as can losing excess weight, eating a diet rich in natural potassium and avoiding excess salt and fat.
2007-12-07 07:27:26 · answer #2 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because walking strengthens your cardio-vascular system.
2007-12-07 07:28:02 · answer #3 · answered by Karena 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋