AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE CAN HELP YOU PREVENT HEART DISEASE- ALL IT TAKES IS 30 MINUTES FROM YOUR DAY!

All our life, we have read in books and heard our elders say that to lead a healthy life one should exercise regularly. While daily work-out helps your body in tremendous ways like boosting your energy levels, improving immunity, keeping you active, helping your vitals, improved organ functions and manage stress, exercising and leading an active life has directly been linked to keeping your heart healthy.

According to WHO, Heart Disease is the number one cause of death globally. Often perceived as a problem strictly for the older population Heart Diseases are more common in adolescents and young adults than most people realize – it can affect anyone, at any age. Looking at the ongoing trend and lifestyle choices, it will not be incorrect to say that Heart Diseases are now becoming a Lifestyle Disease. If you are eating junk, smoking, overweight or physically inactive you are at a higher risk of getting a Heart Disease.

As a study by the American Heart Association, an active lifestyle can help you prevent Heart Diseases and all it takes is just 30minutes from your 24hours to keep your heart healthy.

• The American Heart Association recommends at least 30minutes of moderate-intensity activity for up 4-5 days a week.
• These activities with time can be paired with high-intensity muscle-strengthening activity for at least 2 days a week.
• In case you have been diagnosed with High Cholesterol and High Blood Pressure to control these risk factors choose a target time of at least 40 minutes.

What happens to your Heart & Body when you exercise?

• For people with High Blood Pressure, your blood pressure is lowered. Any kind of exercise will prevent you from getting high blood pressure.
• While exercising, Inflammation causing stress hormones from your body is lowered. Inflammation can easily damage the arteries supplying oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscle.
• There will be a rise in the good cholesterol referred to as High-Density Lipoprotein.
• In our bloodstream, there is “triglycerides” that comes from eating oil and butter. This form of fat is not something our body needs, but the number of Triglycerides can be lowered with regular exercise.
• Prevents building up of fat and cholesterol in the body and keep the blood vessels open.

The idea is not to strain your body but to reap the best results from the exercises you pick. While walking, moving around the house and gardening is one of the easiest examples of moderate-intensity activity, exercises you can choose to for high-intensity activity includes-

• Running or Jogging
• Stair-Climbing
• Dancing
• Playing Tennis
• Jumping Rope
• Bicycling
• Aerobics
• Swimming

Easy Tricks for an active lifestyle –

• Break-up with your couch and get moving.
• Instead of calling in for another coffee and grabbing another snack, take an activity break at work.
• For short distances, instead of driving or taking a cab, walk, jog or ride a bicycle.
• Keep yourself entertained while you exercise.
• Set goals and reward yourself.
• Be around people who encourage your goal and help you achieve them.

Not just your Heart and Body, opting for a fitness regime that you really love can work wonders for your mental health. Exercise can help you manage stress, boost your confidence and help fight depression and anxiety and exercising even if you are not opting for strength training and muscle building helps you shed those extra kilos. So, Get up and Get Moving!

Disclaimer: The tips and suggestions mentioned in the article have been written for general awareness and should not be considered as professional medical advice. We strongly recommend you consult your doctor or a cardiologist before starting any fitness regime, diet changes, or lifestyle choices that affect your physical or emotional health.