Are you engaged in any physical activity? You might have tried swimming, cycling, jogging, brisk walking, or even stretching? Medical experts say that these activities help promote cardiovascular health. According to the latest guidelines released by the American Heart Association and the American College of Sports Medicine, all healthy adults ages 1865 should be getting at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity five days of the week. However, there are additional guidelines for older adults, ages 65 and older, or for those adults aged 50-64 with chronic conditions or physical functional limitations that affect movement ability or physical fitness.
Physical exercise can improve both your mental and physical health. The benefits of aerobic exercise include improved cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength, and flexibility. Exercise pumps more blood through your veins. This increases the size of your arteries, prevents fat from clogging your arteries, and helps prevent blood clots. A strong heart does not have to work so hard so you are less likely to have a heart attack. Regular exercise also increases your good cholesterol and helps lower your total...