How Activity Can Help

Inactivity is one of the major causes of coronary heart disease and stroke in Britain. People who are inactive have twice the risk of developing coronary heart disease compared with active people. Regular activity slows down the narrowing of the arteries to the heart and brain that occurs with age. The more exercise you do, the stronger and more efficient the heart becomes so it can pump more blood with each beat.

Physical activity can help to reduce high blood pressure. It also reduces the likelihood of developing it in the first place. If you have high blood pressure, avoid certain 'weight bearing' exercises like lifting weights, consult your doctor and start steady regular cardio exercise.

Being active is shown to help reduce stress, anxiety and depression - so it really can help make you happier.

The story so far then is that if you exercise within your limits it is good for you. Like everything done to excess it can be harmful. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns before commencing exercise but , do it, tKe the lunge start the rest of your life today.......





- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Location:Revo