Regular physical activity is one of the most effective prescription-free interventions for lowering blood pressure, controlling blood glucose, and improving heart function.
Physical inactivity is a recognized major independent risk factor for coronary artery disease, obesity, and type-2 diabetes across West Africa.
### Practical Ways to Stay Active
- **Daily Walking:** Aim for 8,000 to 10,000 steps daily. Walking briskly for 30 minutes 5 days a week reduces heart attack risk by up to 30%.
- **Community Walking Clubs:** Participating in neighborhood weekend walkathons fosters social accountability and physical endurance.
- **Stair Climbing & Desk Breaks:** Taking stairs instead of elevators and taking 2-minute movement breaks every hour during work hours.
### Practical Ways to Stay Active
- **Daily Walking:** Aim for 8,000 to 10,000 steps daily. Walking briskly for 30 minutes 5 days a week reduces heart attack risk by up to 30%.
- **Community Walking Clubs:** Participating in neighborhood weekend walkathons fosters social accountability and physical endurance.
- **Stair Climbing & Desk Breaks:** Taking stairs instead of elevators and taking 2-minute movement breaks every hour during work hours.