Doing this one thing during your walk reduces the risk of heart problems markedly

A slow pace was defined as less than three miles per hour (about 4.8 km/h), an average pace like three to four miles per hour (4.8-6.4 km/h), and a fast pace like more than four miles per hour (over 6.4 km/h).

Out of the participants, 221.664 stated that they were going at an average pace, while 171,384 stated that they were slowing down a fast pace. Over a period of 13 years, approximately 36,574 people developed heart rhythm disorders.

These included, among other things, atrial fibrillation (AF), which is characterized by irregular and rapid rhythm of the heart of the heart, as well as abnormally slow heartbeat and ventricular arrhythmias where the disturbance occurs in the lower chambers of the heart.

If such conditions are not treated, they can increase the risk of stroke, heart failure and cardiac arrest. Therefore, of course, it is something that one should do yourself a favor to be aware of.

Heart rhythm disorders occur when there is an error in the electrical system that controls the stroke of the heart. The condition can also be caused by, for example, high blood pressure, heart attacks, certain types of medicine or viral infections.

The researchers found that once at an average or fast pace, the risk of heart rhythm disorders reduced by 35 percent and 43 percent, respectively, compared to those who were slow.

The study, published in the journal Heart, also showed an even more significant effect: The risk of atrial fibrillation was almost halved (46 percent) among those who went at the fastest pace.

The researchers concluded that the results ’emphasize the importance of promoting faster walking’ in recommendations on exercise. Therefore, if you are the type who likes to walk, it may be a good idea to turn up the pace in the future.

When analyzing data from 81,956 participants, it was found that 4,117 developed arrhythmia during the follow -up period. The study showed that longer time spent on average or fast pace was linked to a 27 percent lower risk of heartbeat problems.

« This is the first study that examines the mechanisms behind the relationship between walking tempo and arrhythmia and shows that metabolic and inflammation factors can play a role: Faster time reduced the risk of obesity and inflammatory conditions, which in turn reduced the risk of arrhythmia, » researchers said.