Exercises to Improve Heart Health

​The heart is a muscle that needs regular stimulation to stay healthy. Not all exercise routines are beneficial to the heart, so it's essential to familiarize yourself with the exercises that are most beneficial to your heart health.

Aerobic exercises are the best workout routines for improving heart health. They include walking, running, biking, cycling, and swimming. Aerobic exercise benefits the heart by helping lower heart rate, blood pressure, and the chances of diabetes.

Stretch, balance, and flexibility exercises like yoga and pilates also benefit the heart. While flexibility exercises do not directly impact the heart, they ensure other muscles function properly and help improve heart health.

Resistance or strength exercises also contribute to improved heart health. Resistance training involves workout routines like weightlifting or using resistance equipment like cables or bands. Similarly, squats, push-ups, and press-ups are vital aspects of resistance training. Resistance training helps strengthen the muscles, which in turn takes stress off the heart.

American Health Council’s Best in Medicine Award, Dr. Hartmuth Bittner, Sugeon

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