Overview

• Preventive cardiologist Dr. Luke Laffin says aerobic workouts outperform strength and flexibility training in lowering heart attack risk.
• Specialists define moderate intensity as activity that still allows conversation and set the weekly target at 150 minutes or more.
• Regular walking, jogging, swimming and cycling strengthen blood vessels, improve oxygen delivery and reduce blood pressure.
• Research finds cardiovascular benefits remain whether workouts are broken into brief “exercise snacks” or carried out in longer 30-minute sessions.
• With over 371,000 Americans dying from coronary heart disease in 2022, experts stress that consistent aerobic routines are critical for heart health.