Walking and Exercise for a Healthy Heart: How to Start Safely
Regular activity strengthens the heart, lowers blood pressure and helps control sugar and weight.
How much
- Adults are advised about 150 minutes of moderate activity a week, such as brisk walking
- Start with 10 minutes and build up slowly
Start safely
- Warm up and cool down
- Walk at a pace that lets you talk
- Avoid exercising in extreme heat
Stop and get help if
- You feel chest pain, severe breathlessness, dizziness or palpitations
- Talk to your doctor first if you have heart disease or diabetes
Need advice about your heart? Call or WhatsApp the hospital team on 95116 13365 (Monday to Saturday, 12:00 to 8:00). For chest pain or a suspected heart attack, call 112 or 95116 13365 straight away; emergency services are open 24x7.
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This article is for general information and does not replace medical advice. If you have symptoms or concerns, please see a doctor.