Heart disease: Nordic walking could help people with the condition - what is it?
READ MORE: Hair loss: 'Hair-care' habits 'responsible' for permanent hair lossThe goal of the exercise and of recovering from heart disease is to increase functional capacity; a way to measure the ability of someone to physically perform tasks. Speaking about the research, lead investigator Dr Jennifer Reed said: "Patients with coronary artery disease frequently demonstrate diminished functional capacity, low quality of life and increased the risk of subsequent cardiovascular events and mortality. "As to why Nordic walking was beneficial, Dr Reed explained: "Nordic walking engages core, upper and lower body muscles while reducing loading stress at the knee, which may have resulted in greater improvements in functional capacity.