What is the 6-6-6 walking rule?

Health Benefits of Walking: Walking daily has countless benefits for health, supported by both Ayurveda and allopathic medicine.

6-6-6 Walking Rule: Walking for 60 minutes twice a day, at 6 AM and 6 PM, along with 6 minutes of warm-up and cool-down, maximizes the benefits of walking.

Morning Walk and Heart Health: According to the European Society of Cardiology, a 30-minute morning walk reduces the risk of heart diseases by 35%.

Morning Walk Benefits: Walking at 6 AM helps improve metabolism, blood circulation, and boosts energy levels, while fresh air enhances lung function.

Evening Walk and Mental Health: A 2-5 minute evening walk at 6 PM calms the mind, reduces stress, and promotes better sleep at night.

Impact on Body and Heart: Regular walking of 60 minutes helps burn fat, keeps the heart healthy, and increases lung capacity.

Muscle Strengthening and Disease Prevention: Research in the British Journal of Sports Medicine shows that 30-60 minutes of muscle-strengthening activities reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and cancer.

Warm-Up and Cool-Down: The National Library of Medicine suggests 6 minutes of warm-up before walking and 6 minutes of stretching post-walk to enhance muscle flexibility, reduce soreness, and aid recovery.

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