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3 Aerobics Exercises For Heart Health
Posted by admin in Heart Health on June 18, 2011
Most people don’t do enough to keep their heart healthy and let’s face it, without it there is nothing else. So, keeping it healthy should be tops on your list. There are many things that lead to a healthy heart and one of them is genetics, which is something you are stuck with but diet and fitness is something that you do have control over and are two things that are very important. Aerobic exercise, the kind that increases your heart rate, is something you should do regularly and here are 3 that are easy and you can begin doing them today.
Walking-It is as simple as going out your front door or heading into a gym. No special equipment is required, with the exception of a comfortable pair of athletic shoes. You should be walking fast enough that you can still talk, but it should not be easy. Three miles an hour is a good beginning pace and you should increase to 3.5-4 miles per hour. Starting out with 20 minute walks 3 times a week is good, but you should eventually be walking about 5 times per week for 30 minutes or more.
Marching or bouncing on an exercise ball-These exercises can easily be done in your home and are convenient for mothers that have small children. This can also be done in front of the TV. There are a number of other aerobic exercises that can be done on the aerobic ball. These make a great addition to a circuit, if that is the type of workout that you enjoy. Read the rest of this entry »
Heart Healthy Tips – Medical Care, Physical Activity and Stress Management
Posted by admin in Heart Health, Medical on June 18, 2011
Physical activity, stress management and standard medical care combine to make the best heart healthy wellness plan. Since heart disease is a leading cause of mortality this prescription is good health promotion advice for everyone. February is National Hearth Health Month so let’s look more closely at these three components and tips for developing a heart healthy wellness routine.
In a new study, people with heart disease who along with their routine medical care worked out, or took a stress management class, fared better than those who didn’t. The results suggest “considerable benefit” from exercise and stress management training, write the researchers from Duke University. Not only did physical activity and stress management lower markers of heart disease, but they were also associated with a reduction in emotional distress. In short, their hearts became healthier, and their mental and emotional states improved.
A good continuing care retirement community should include stress management as part of their daily activities. But how will they decide what is the best exercise program? For older adults who want to stay healthy and independent, the National Institute on Health recommends balancing four key areas for a well-rounded physical fitness program:
• Endurance: builds your aerobic capacity, gives you more freedom of movement, and strengthens your heart, allowing you to stay active for longer periods of time. Read the rest of this entry »