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Finding the Right Exercise for Heart Health

Exercise in Patchogue, New Hyde Park & HicksvilleExercise is a simple but powerful way to keep your heart healthy and improve overall wellbeing. Physical exercise covers three core areas: aerobic conditioning, strength, and flexibility. No physical activity program is one-size-fits-all, however. Some people need more strength training, while others should focus more on building aerobic capacity. Talk to your doctor to figure out how, and how much, you should be exercising.

Activities for Aerobic Conditioning

Any activity that raises your heart rate beyond a resting level can help your aerobic conditioning and improve your cardiovascular health.

Depending upon your current condition, your doctor will recommend an appropriate level of aerobic exercise. Some people might benefit from mild exertion, such as 20-minute walks twice a week, while others might complete more vigorous activities, such as running or swimming. Work with your doctor to determine the type, duration, and intensity of aerobic activities that will fit your needs.

Activities for Strength

Weight-bearing activities, such as weight lifting, resistance band exercises, and yoga, build strength and improve muscle tone. Some of these exercises can also increase your heart rate, leading to improved heart health.

Activities for Flexibility

By making other physical activities easier, any effort to keep your muscles and joints flexible can support improved heart health. In addition to helping you build strength, yoga, pilates, and aqua fit classes can help you maintain flexibility.

Best Exercise for Congestive Heart Failure

Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart – our most solid organ – fails to pump blood as well as it should. Because the cells and tissues cannot acquire enough blood, everyday activities become difficult or even impossible. Heart failure is a severe condition, but it does not signal the end of the world. The following lifestyle changes can help mitigate the disease’s damage:

  • Aerobics – According to the American Heart Association, aerobic exercise is quite safe and highly beneficial to congestive heart failure patients. A few options include walking on the treadmill or cycling on a stationary bike.
  • Strength – You can certainly undergo strength training after suffering from heart failure. Slow, controlled movements and proper breathing patterns can help you strengthen your heart muscle without straining yourself.
  • Recommendations – First and foremost, speak with your doctor to develop an appropriate exercise program. General guidelines for patients typically include 20 to 30 minutes of aerobic exercise three to five times each week. Avoid unnecessary strain.

We Can Help You Create Your Plan

Brookhaven Heart’s commitment to your heart health includes helping you develop an effective exercise plan. Contact us today to learn more about building a personalized physical activity plan:

Patchogue: (631) 654-3278

New Hyde Park: (631) 654-3278

Email us directly via our online form.

Brookhaven Heart is your partner in exercise and heart health.

 

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