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Regular physical activity is one of the most effective ways to prevent heart disease and improve overall cardiovascular health. Exercise not only strengthens the heart but also improves circulation, lowers cholesterol, and reduces blood pressure, key factors in maintaining a healthy heart.

Why Exercise is Important for Heart Health?
Your heart is a muscle, and just like any other muscle in your body, it needs regular exercise to stay strong and healthy. When you exercise, your heart becomes more efficient at pumping blood, allowing it to deliver oxygen and nutrients throughout your body more effectively.

Here’s how exercise supports heart health:

• Improves Heart Efficiency: Exercise helps your heart pump blood more effectively, increasing its efficiency over time.
• Lowers "Bad" LDL Cholesterol: Regular physical activity reduces LDL cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol), which contributes to plaque buildup in the arteries and increases the risk of heart disease.
• Raises "Good" HDL Cholesterol: Exercise also raises HDL cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol), which helps remove excess cholesterol from your bloodstream.
• Reduces Blood Pressure: Physical activity strengthens the heart, making it easier for it to pump blood through your vessels, thereby lowering high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease.
• Improves Circulation: Exercise enhances blood flow, helping reduce the buildup of plaque in the arteries, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes.

By improving these key cardiovascular risk factors, exercise plays a central role in reducing your risk of heart disease and improving long-term heart health.

How Much Exercise Do You Need?
The Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that adults get at least:

• 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (e.g., brisk walking or cycling) OR
• 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity each week, along with muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days.

This balanced routine is vital for long-term heart health!

Start Your Heart-Healthy Journey Today
Whether you're just getting started with exercise or are already active, we are here to help you take the next step in your heart-healthy journey. Our wellness team can create a personalized fitness plan that aligns with your health goals and current fitness level, ensuring you're on track for long-term heart health.

Book an appointment today to get started and take control of your cardiovascular health. Call us at 22024000 to schedule your consultation!