Heart Healthy Exercises
February is all about heart health, so here is a list of heart-pumping exercises that keep your cardiovascular system in tip-top shape.
Running
How often? One hour a week
- reduce risk of heart disease
- can improve good cholesterol
- decrease inflammation
High Intensity Interval Training
How often? Few times a week
- burn calories
- improve cardiovascular function
Weight training
How often? More than 30 minutes a week
- controls blood sugar levels
- can raise metabolism
- lowers high blood pressure
Yoga
How often? At least 3 times a week, for at least 10-15 minutes
- reduces stress and anxiety
- lowers blood pressure
- helps make blood vessels more elastic
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