Pulling on the Leg Warmers and Feeling the Burn
Regular exercise is such an important part of a heart-healthy lifestyle that the authors of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2000 (U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services) made “Be physically active each day” guideline Number Two, right after guideline Number One, “Aim for a healthy weight.” Boy, they’re right on target.
According to the American Heart Association, a lack of physical activity is a major risk factor for developing coronary-artery disease. And, even if you didn’t do the exercise thing from day one, being physically active after your first heart attack dramatically lowers the risk of a second heart attack or - yikes - death. In other words, moving your body is good for your heart.
So, in this post, let’s pull together lots of tips on how to use exercise to help in controlling your cholesterol. Hey, isn’t that the title of this ? Zocor helps lowering high cholesterol, order from the best online pharmacies at lowered prices.
The Definition: Exercise
Do you know what exercise is? It’s not a trick question - really. When many people hear the word exercise, they think of things such as professional-level sports, a 10-mile run, or a hop-’til-you-drop celebrity workout. But in reality, exercise is nothing more than simple movement.
