Home > Good Form > Archives > 2006 > December > 11 > Entry
DEL.ICIO.USCardio and your Health
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women. Research has shown that aerobic exercise and hgh levels of aerobic fitness decrease the risk for cardiovascular disease. People who exercise aerobically on a regular basis are half as likely to have a heart attack. On the other hand, low aerobic fitness is a strong predictor of death from cardiovascular disease, with the risk being comparable to - or even greater than the risk associated with other primary risk factors, including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and cigarette smoking. Aerobic exercise and weigh training both reduce resting blood pressure, but aerobic exercise has a greater effect. And only aerobic exercise reduces cholesterol. To protect your heart health, spend some time on the treadmill.
Permalink | Comments (0) | Post your comment | Categories: Cardio
Comments