Physically, inactivity is a major, underlying risk factor for coronary heart disease. Regular physical activity or exercise raises HDL cholesterol, and in some persons, lowers LDL levels. It also can lower blood pressure, reduce insulin resistance, and favorably influence cardiovascular function. Thus, it recommends inserting regular physical activity in routine life to manage high serum cholesterol.
Physical activities and cholesterol
Physical-activity can play a major role in the treatment of hyperlipidemia. When cholesterol is taken care with increased physical activity, diet management and if needed with proper medication, then you can feel a difference. In addition, it reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Benefit of physical activity
- Lower the bad cholesterol (LDL) and raise good cholesterol (HDL)
- Weight is much easier to control, thus risk factors of the metabolic syndrome is highly reduced.
- Reduces body fat and improves overall performance of the body
- Beneficial for the heart, thus lower the risk for heart disease and stroke
- Boost the ability to make other improvements in lifestyle such as diet changes.
- Helps to keep the joints flexible
- Feel more energetic; look better and confident than before.
- Share physical activities with friends and family with many funs.
Make the daily routine more physically active
- Walk around while talking on the phone.
- Play with the kids; take the dog for a walk.
- Clean the house, do gardening, watering plants or rake leaves, washing vehicle.
- Take stairs instead of the elevator or lift.
- Walk the most instead of using vehicles.
- At work, walk over to see a co-worker instead of calling or emailing.