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Exercises To Incorporate In Your Daily Routine For Heart Health

Doctors have been reiterating the absolute need for exercising regularly to stay on top of your heart health game, and rightly so, like any other muscle in the body, the heart needs exercise too to stay strong and work to its potential. The role regular physical activity can play in shaping the heart cannot be overstated. Also, it isn’t that you must undergo rigorous training to keep your ticker in tip-top condition, something as basic as taking a brisk walk every day for 30-40 minutes is adequate to keep your ticker functioning well. Besides exercise, some other forms of physical activities that are as beneficial for your heart are as follows:

Swimming- Swimming is one of the most fun exercises to do, and its benefit for the heart health is noteworthy. It is one of the most effective cardiovascular exercises that is there. Not only is the heart benefited, but also other muscle groups too in the body. For instance, you’d be in for strong arms, legs and shoulders when you indulge in the activity of swimming.

Yoga- When it comes to heart health, yoga as an exercise is a no-brainer. Performing yoga makes you flexible. As you know you must be flexible to perform any kind of physical activity, yoga literally lays the foundation for you to perform all other activities with ease. It helps you to focus, which can keep your blood pressure in check, thereby benefiting your heart. It is a good idea to sign up for a yoga class today.

Dancing- Dancing is another fun activity that’s good for the ticker. Not to mention the joy one has as they set their feet to dancing. Anyone can sign up for a dance class, no matter the age there is something for every age group in terms of a variety of genres catering to almost every age group. There are YouTube videos too to look up and follow along to, which you can do from the comforts of your home.

Pilates- As per research, Pilates is said to improve heart health by reducing blood pressure, reducing stress and improving respiration, and increases flexibility too, therefore supporting you to perform any type of physical activity effectively.

Other heart-healthy exercises:

1.      Interval training

2.      Strength training

3.      Rowing

4.      Cycling

It is advised that if you have hypertension or have heart disease, it is best to consult with a doctor first prior to embarking on an exercise regimen.

Remember to adopt a balanced diet too as you exercise every day to reap the full spectrum of the benefits for your health. One is incomplete without the other.

It is also a good idea to stay prepared to face any out-of-hospital cardiac emergency efficiently- undergoing CPR training is the first step in that direction. If you have decided to train in the lifesaving CPR procedure, without further ado call CPR Tampa in Palm Harbor on 727-240-9404 to register for a class today. Classes are held at 36141 US Highway 19 North, Palm Harbor, FL 34684. 

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