Like any other muscle in the body, the heart muscle also needs regular workouts. Regular exercise prevents heart diseases by improving circulation, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, and controlling blood sugar levels in diabetics.
Says Dr Rajesh Rajani (Consultant Cardiologist, Hinduja Hospital and MRC, Mahim, Hinduja Healthcare Surgical, Khar and Consultant (Panel) Cardiologist, Breach Candy Hospital), “Exercise is equally important for people with active heart disease. Exercise can make your heart muscles stronger. It may also help you be more active without chest pain or other symptoms. It may not be advisable to exercise if you have frequent chest pain/ shortness of breath or if you have recently undergone some heart procedure. The best form of exercise for a healthy heart is aerobic exercise. Any activity that you can sustain for more than just a few minutes while your heart, lungs and muscles work overtime in aerobic exercise is commonly called cardio. Start slowly; choose an aerobic activity such as walking, swimming, light jogging or biking. Always do five minutes of stretching or moving around to warm up your muscles and heart. Allow time to cool down after you exercise. No matter what exercise you choose to do, 30 minutes, five days a week is an ideal time to start loving your heart in the form of exercise.”
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