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What Walking Really Does to Your Heart, According to a Cardiologist

What does a simple walk really do to your heart? In this video, we break it down like a cardiologist would—minute by minute—showing how walking changes blood flow, blood vessel function, and the “workload” your heart feels, plus why step count and pace can matter more than people think. Source Medical Disclaimer This video is for education only—not medical advice. If you have heart disease, chest pain, fainting, severe shortness of breath, or uncontrolled blood pressure, talk with a clinician before changing your exercise routine. Stop and seek medical care if you develop concerning symptoms during activity. Research & Guidelines (links) Step count and mortality/CVD dose–response (JACC, 2023) Source Step “pattern” (e.g., hitting 8,000 steps only 1–2 days/week) and mortality (JAMA Network Open, 2023) Source Steps + cadence/intensity and CVD outcomes (JAMA Internal Medicine, 2022) Source Walking and blood pressure evidence summary (PMC) Source WHO physical activity guidelines (2020) Source