Brisk Walking Found to Reduce Heart Rhythm Risks by Nearly Half

A University of Glasgow study shows that walking at a brisk pace for 150 minutes weekly significantly lowers the risk of atrial fibrillation and other heart rhythm problems.

The study analyzed data from over 420,000 UK Biobank participants over 13 years, categorizing walking pace into slow, average, and brisk groups.
Brisk walkers were found to have a 43% lower risk of heart rhythm issues and nearly a 46% reduced risk of atrial fibrillation compared to slow walkers.
Researchers highlighted metabolic and inflammatory benefits of brisk walking, including reduced obesity and inflammation, which contribute to better heart health.
Health experts recommend at least 150 minutes of brisk walking per week, which can be broken into shorter sessions, to achieve significant cardiovascular benefits.
The findings reinforce public health promotion of brisk walking as an accessible and effective strategy to prevent serious heart conditions.