Why is walking good for heart? Making regular physical activity part of your lifestyle is one of the most effective ways you can improve your own heart health. Walking is a great way to introduce more physical activity into your life, as it is well tolerated by people at many different physical fitness levels and ages. Physical activity such as walking can improve heart health by limiting the following disease states: high blood pressure; blood lipid (cholesterol and triglyceride) abnormalities; stroke; obesity; type 2 diabetes; and metabolic syndrome What’s more, even if you already have heart disease, physical activity can help prevent further heart disease and may allow you to live a healthier and longer life. Before beginning a walking program, discuss safety and goals with your doctor. If you have a history of heart disease, your doctor may want you to have a stress test prior to starting physical activity. A stress test monitors and records your heart’s electrical activity during exercise to determine the effects of exercise on the rate and rhythm of your heart. Share if you care
Posted on: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 10:30:01 +0000
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