The recipient of an associate of applied science in business from Miami-Dade College, Robert Wohlleber is an award-winning sales executive who has served as the president of Houston, Texas’ Integrity Sales Group since 1999. Beyond his professional pursuits, Robert Wohlleber enjoys spending his free time walking outdoors.

The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of rigorous exercise a week to maintain a healthy heart and low blood pressure. If lifting heavy weights in the gym isn’t your thing, walking for at least 25 minutes each day is an easy way to reach that goal. In order to maximize the benefits of walking, you need to move at a brisk pace of at least three miles per hour, or about one mile every 20 minutes.

Beyond the obvious physical advantages of walking in regard to heart health, it also brings about other positive effects that can help lower your blood pressure significantly. When you experience stress, for instance, your blood pressure rises as a result of hormones released by your body. However, walking can alleviate stress and thereby manage your blood pressure. Moreover, it can also allow you to maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of stroke. According to researchers from the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society, walking 150 minutes each week can lower the risk of stroke by 31 percent.