Cardio has long been hailed as the go-to exercise for maintaining heart health, but a recent study published in JAMA Network Open has shed light on a low-impact alternative that may surpass traditional aerobic exercise in terms of cardiovascular benefits.
The study, which observed 342 adults with prehypertension over the course of a year, divided participants into two groups. One group engaged in aerobic activities like stair climbing, jogging, cycling, and brisk walking, while the other group practiced tai chi. Both groups exercised four times a week for an hour each session.
