Like I said in the last article, for best results with a healthy lifestyle, both healthy eating and exercising (being active), goes a long way to reduce the LDL values and increase the HDL values in the blood.
Additionally, individuals who exercise regularly typically
have a lower body fat ratio, which also is associated with lower cholesterol
and triglycerides.
Activities can range from walking and cycling to more
vigorous exercise, such as running and energetic dancing. Doing 150 minutes of
moderate aerobic activity every week can improve your cholesterol levels. A
regular exercise program should consist of moderate aerobic activity, for at
least 30 minutes a day, five or more days a week. If you have difficulty
setting aside 30 minutes a day for exercising, you can still benefit from
physical activity by breaking up the 30-minute goal into 10- or 15-minute
segments throughout the day.
Examples of moderate-intensity aerobic exercises include:
- Jogging
- Bicycling
- Tennis
- Brisk walking
But anything that you enjoy, and that gets your heart
pumping, counts. The key is finding something you enjoy so that you stick with
it … and have a good time in the process.
Before you start a new exercise regimen, you should consult
your doctor to check if you can proceed.
The secret is to start slowly and gradually increase with
time. Push yourself a little each week as you go on. You don’t want to put too
much stress on your heart. Don’t overdo it, you will end up being sore and
tiring out easily. Keep it interesting, do something you love. For exercise to
be an effective treatment for high cholesterol, you have to stick with your
program. You can alternate between different routine if you easily get distracted.
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