Heart Disease - Exercise

Along with diet, this is key to a healthy lifestyle. Exercise will help in keeping your cholesterol, blood pressure and weight within a healthy range. You should work up to a goal of exercising for 30 minutes or more every day of the week.

• Include activities that maintain or increase muscular strength and endurance a minimum of two days each week.
• Your activity could include walking, swimming, cycling or even gardening or mowing the yard.
• Consult with your doctor before beginning any exercise routine.
• Always wear proper shoes and absorbent socks.
• Drink plenty of fluids before, during and after exercise.

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