Like any muscle, the cardiac muscle also needs training. Physical activity is the best prevention of cardiovascular diseases. However, not all exercises are equally good for the heart. Let’s take a closer look.
Dr. Zuhrah
Cardiologist's choice
Aerobic exercise is ideal for strengthening the heart. This is also referred to as cardio exercise. It forces the heart to work faster to provide more oxygen to the muscles. With regular exercise, the heart adapts to the increased workload, resulting in improved functionality and endurance.
The ideal cardio exercise regimen is a 30-minute workout five days a week.The load should be increased gradually!
Aerobic exercise reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and stroke, controls blood pressure, reduces "bad" cholesterol, normalizes weight, and improves blood circulation and delivery of oxygen and nutrients to all organs and tissues.
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