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Alana Richardson: Fit Exercise into Your Day for a Healthy Heart! Following a good exercise routine is one of the best ways to lower cholesterol. To get the best results, you have to find the time to fit exercises into your everyday life. For many people, fitting in the proper exercise program can seem impossible with all the other demands of life. However, follow these helpful tips that can get exercise back into your life, no matter how heavy of a workload you suffer from. a) Starting Out If it has been a while since you have exercised, start slow. Don't leap into an intense schedule all at once. You will want to work yourself up to a five times a week. If you start an exercise program too quickly, you can end up burnt out and even in pain. The best thing to do is talk to your doctor about any health problems that you have, and what type of exercise program will be right for your personal condition. Think about working out like another appointment you would have. Schedule times like you would a doctor's appointment or a trip to the dentist. Also, schedule different activities and exercises for yourself during the week, so that you don't get bored with repetition. b) What Else Counts? You can count in daily chores toward your exercise regimen, as long as they help get your heart rate up and get you moving. Many household chores are good forms of exercise, such as running the vacuum, raking leaves or grass and washing your vehicle. You should also look for exercise in other forms, too. Taking the stairs instead of the elevator is a good way to get in some much needed exercise. Stair climbing also builds up the leg muscles and strengthens the heart. You should always look for the longest way to walk when you go about your daily activities. If you are within walking distance to the store or work, break out your running shoes and quit relying on your car to get you there! When you walk, you can help lower your cholesterol as well as lose weight. Another way to walk more is to purposely park far from the store or other destination. c) Finding the Time Some people just can't seem to find the time to fit 30-60 minutes of solid exercise into their daily schedule. That's OK- instead, break up your workouts into 10 to 15 minute intervals to get the same results. Many studies have come out to say that this is just as an effective way to exercise. Although regular exercise can strengthen a persons heart and lower their cholesterol, it can also be fun. Add in the benefits of weight loss, strengthening and emotional well-being, and you will find that exercise can bring amazing results! About the Author - Alana Richardson writes for low cholesterol diet , her personal hobby blog focused on the preservation of the Italian healthy eating traditions to inform people about the dangers of unhealthy eating habits. |
