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Heart Disease and Aerobic Exercise
Aerobic Exercise and Heart Disease
It is without question that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and Canada. Even with this being so common, people still are not sure what heart disease actually is. And so do I.
What is Heart Disease?
Quickly said, heart disease is a topic that describes a large number of diseases that affect the heart. Coronary heart disease (or heart attacks), cardiovascular disease, and hypertensive heart disease are just a few of them.
It is also without question that doing various aerobic exercises can lower the incidents of heart disease. However, there are still many people who are unfamiliar with aerobic exercise.
What is Aerobic Exercise?
Simply stated, aerobic exercise is a physical activity that keeps muscles active and the heart beating faster. Examples include a quick walk or jog.
This differs from an anaerobic exercise, which concerns burst uses of energy. Sprinting is a great example of anaerobic exercise. A ton of energy is used up over a very short space of time.
How do aerobic exercises help reduce heart disease?
That s a very good question. Aerobic exercises battle heart disease by reducing some chemicals the body makes that finally result in a type of heart disease. Aerobic exercises also keep your muscles big, bones strong, improve reception of oxygen, and even release chemicals to enhance the sense of feeling well (endorphins).
All those factors help contribute to a strong, healthful, disease free heart.
What are a few aerobic exercises that I can try?
The variety of exercises a person can do are unlimited. From running, jogging, and strolling to going for a swim, skipping, and skating, the choices are endless.
Getting involved in a challenging sport is a fantastic way to stay in shape. A recreational soccer or hockey team or perhaps basketball or softball leagues, all of which is an aerobic exercise that should help stop heart disease. I personally played soccer on two recreational indoor teams
Overall, the correlation between heart disease and aerobic exercise is easy to see: physical activity and exercise are the main factors when eliminating diseases of the heart. Maybe some people have yet to figure out what any of this means. But rest assured, as times goes by more people will make the time to learn.
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About the Author
Stuart Miles is an author of health and fitness articles.
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