REDUCING YOUR RISK OF CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE: :SEDENTARY LIFE-STYLE – WHAT EXERCISE CAN DO FOR YOU
The cardiovascular benefits of an exercise program include the following:
Increases the ability of your heart to pump blood
Decreases your heart rate at rest and during moderate exercise
May decrease your blood pressure if you have hypertension
May increase your HDL cholesterol level
May decrease LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol levels
May decrease your triglyceride level
Helps you control weight
May help reduce stress >
Helps reduce elevated levels of blood sugar (glucose) in people with non-insulin-dependent diabetes
Other benefits of an exercise program include the following:
Increases your exercise capacity, resulting in an improved ability to perform physical and mental work
Reduces fatigue, tension, and anxiety
May improve joint function
Potentially reduces loss of bone mineral, therefore lessening the risk of osteoporosis
Improves appearance and a sense of well-being
Helps maintain bowel regularity
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