A new international study shows that walking continuously for 10–15 minutes yields far greater cardiovascular benefit than splitting steps into short bursts even when total step counts are the same.
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Researchers tracked over 33,000 adults with step-monitor devices and found that those who walked for at least one continuous 10–15-minute stretch reduced their risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) by approximately two-thirds compared to those who walked in short segments.
In a landmark study led by the University of Sydney and Spain’s Universidad Europea, 33,560 adults aged 40-79 who walked fewer than 8,000 steps per day were monitored over eight years. The researchers found that a continuous walking duration of 10-15 minutes delivered significantly higher protective effect against heart attack, stroke and overall cardiovascular disease even when total daily steps matched those who walked in short bursts.
The findings suggest that movement patterns the way we walk matter beyond step count alone. For less active individuals, focusing on one continuous walk segment may offer a simple yet powerful way to boost heart health. The study is published in the journal Annals of International Medicine.
“Walking is good but walking uninterrupted for 10 minutes makes it great for your heart.”
By
HB Team
