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Health · 14 July 2026
Experts say that for walking to count as a cardio workout, you need to raise your heart rate enough. Physical therapist Molly Gearin suggests adding high-intensity bursts to your walks for maximum cardiac benefit. Dr. Elroy Aguiar, an exercise science professor, says a pace of about 100 steps per minute is moderate-intensity, which research shows delivers most health benefits.
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