"The Power of Exercise: Your Best Defence Against Heart Disease"

Introduction:
Exercise is an often-repeated word. Exercise to lose weight, exercise to keep limbs and joints oiled and active, exercise to liberate the mind, exercise to keep the heart healthy- a heart specialist in Hyderabad can provide a regimen suitable for you.

Exercise is important for physical health and critical for preventing heart disease. Exercise improves cardiovascular health because it strengthens muscles, increases endurance, and helps maintain a healthy weight. There are two types of exercises- aerobic and anaerobic.

Aerobic exercises involve long-term, not very intense activities that increase the heart rate and breathing and improve cardiovascular endurance, recommended by the best cardiologists in Hyderabad. They use oxygen to produce energy for sustained effort.
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Aerobic Exercises Include:
  • Running or jogging
  • Swimming
  • Cycling
  • Walking briskly
  • Dancing
  • Rowing
  • Jump rope
  • Yoga

Each one must adopt and adapt the exercise suitable for their physical conditions and age. 

Anaerobic exercises are short spells of highly intense activities that use stored energy in muscles and help build strength, speed, and muscle mass. These exercises do not rely on oxygen but use up the stored energy in the body. These include: 
  • Weightlifting
  • Sprinting
  • High-intensity interval training 
  • Plyometrics -jumping exercises
  • Push-ups or pull-ups
  • Squats or lunges with weights
  • Gymnastics 

Each one has to adopt and adapt an exercise regimen suitable for their physical conditions and age.
 
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Just as physical health is important, mental health plays an equally important role in a person’s well-being. Stress, anxiety, and depression are the main contributors to mental illness or instability. 

Physical exercise, believe it or not, goes a long way in improving mental health. Wondering how?

Research shows that exercise is an effective treatment, especially for mental health, something a cardiologist near you will concur. Exercising starts a biological cascade of events that results in many health benefits. Protecting against heart disease and diabetes, improving sleep, and lowering blood pressure are some of the advantages of physical exercise

High-intensity exercise releases the body's feel-good chemicals called endorphins. The improvement in brain function makes one feel better. For some people, it works as well as antidepressants. 

Physical exercise releases endorphins which are mood boosters. The psychological impacts of physical exercise include: 
  • Heightened self-esteem
  • Interruption of negative thoughts
  • Improved sleep
  • Stress relief
  • Improved mood
  • Increased energy
  • Reduced anxiety, depression, and stress levels

Disease prevention and longevity: Physical exercise lowers the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers and promotes longer life by maintaining body functions and slowing the aging process. Exercise also Improves quality of life by increasing energy levels, enhancing sleep, and boosting overall well-being.

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Aerobic Exercise Is Better For Heart Health Because:
Aerobic exercises improve cardiovascular endurance by increasing your heart rate and promoting better circulation, which strengthens the heart over time.

Improves circulation, enhances blood flow, reduces blood pressure, and helps lower cholesterol levels. The heart becomes more efficient, pumping more blood with less effort. 

Reduces risk of heart disease like coronary artery disease, heart attacks, and stroke by enhancing oxygen delivery:  reducing strain on the heart during daily activities.

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Types Of Exercises For Easy Understanding:
Cardio Exercises for Heart Health
  • Walking
  • Jogging
  • Swimming
Strength Training for a Stronger Heart
  • Weightlifting
  • Sprinting
  • High-intensity interval training 
  • Plyometrics -jumping exercises
  • Push-ups or pull-ups
  • Squats or lunges with weights
  • Gymnastics

Conclusion :
Work with a cardiologist at Star Hospitals to tailor an exercise routine. Just getting up and moving a little bit will help. Start with five minutes a day of walking or any activity you enjoy. Beneficial physiological changes of exercise include improved sleep, and the release, and improved metabolism of chemicals. Whether you have a history of cardiac issues or not. Incorporate diet and exercise, get rid of the toxic stress, and quit smoking and drinking. Register with Star Hospital’s cardiac department for lifestyle advice and access in case of emergency. 

As one of the best heart hospitals in Hyderabad, Star Hospitals cater to all cardiac problems and specialise in high-risk and complex angioplasty cases. The Cardiology department houses the best expert and dedicated cardiologists in the country, The department takes pride in conducting regular multidisciplinary meetings to provide complete holistic treatment.  Star Hospital understands that cardiovascular health is intricately connected to various aspects of a patient's overall well-being. As one of the Best Cardiology Hospitals in Hyderabad, they are characterized by a commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology, from diagnostic procedures to complex interventions, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care. We provide the best advice on exercise and diet regimens or advanced modalities in invasive procedures. 

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