A faster self-reported and accelerometer-measured walking pace may be linked to a decreased risk of developing cardiac arrhythmias, as indicated by a prospective cohort study involving over 400,000 participants in the UK Biobank. The study revealed that individuals with an average or brisk walking pace had a significantly lower risk of various arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation, compared to those with a slow walking pace. Additionally, time spent walking at a brisk pace was associated with a lower risk of arrhythmias, primarily influenced by metabolic and inflammatory markers. The findings support the role of faster walking pace in the prevention of cardiac arrhythmias, particularly for specific demographic groups.

Source: Heart