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
is recommended that regular
physical activity be inserted in routine life to manage high serum cholesterol.
Physical activities and cholesterol
Physical
activity can plays a major role in the treatment of high cholesterol.
When high cholesterol is taken care with increased physical activity,
diet management and if needed with proper medication, then a difference
can be felt. Also 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 improve 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, looks better and confident than before.
- Share physical activities with friends and family with lot of funs.
Make the daily activities 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.
