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FAQ: 150-Minute Challenge for Heart Health During Westminster Dog Show's 150th Anniversary
TL;DR
The American Heart Association's partnership with Westminster offers a strategic advantage by leveraging pet ownership to consistently meet the 150-minute weekly activity goal for better health outcomes.
The American Heart Association recommends achieving 150 minutes of weekly moderate activity through daily walks with dogs, which research shows reduces stress and improves cardiovascular health.
This initiative promotes healthier communities by encouraging physical activity through dog ownership, potentially reducing heart disease costs and improving overall well-being for future generations.
Dogs can inspire healthier lifestyles as studies show pet owners are more likely to meet activity goals and experience lower stress levels.
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The American Heart Association is encouraging people to aim for 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week to support heart and brain health, using the Westminster Dog Show's 150th anniversary as a timely reminder.
This coincides with the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show celebrating its 150th anniversary and the start of American Heart Month, while heart disease is projected to increase substantially and only 25.3% of U.S. adults currently meet physical activity guidelines.
Research shows dog owners are more likely to meet daily activity recommendations, experience lower stress levels, improved mood, stronger emotional resilience, and may even do better after heart attacks or strokes, with pets supporting heart-healthy behaviors through daily walks, play, and companionship.
The American Heart Association is leading this initiative, with support from Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, and features statements from Nancy Brown (CEO of AHA) and Glenn N. Levine, M.D. (volunteer medical expert for AHA).
The initiative is being promoted nationwide as the Westminster Dog Show gets underway in New York City on January 31, 2026, which is the eve of American Heart Month.
Dogs help with: more movement through daily walks and play; stress relief and mood improvement; social connection with neighbors; and encouraging healthier habits like outdoor time and active fun.
According to recent statistics from the American Heart Association, only 1 in 4 (25.3%) of U.S. adults meet national physical activity guidelines.
People should aim for 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week, and dog owners can incorporate their pets into this routine through walking and play to make healthy habits more enjoyable.
You can read the American Heart Association's scientific statement on pet ownership and cardiovascular risk at the Association's scientific statement on pet ownership and cardiovascular risk.
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