Exercise

[gopo92]

A question on behalf of my uncle. Lack of exercise is a risk factor for coronary heart disease. Is it because no exercise can increase cholesterol or is there some other reason.??? Plz reply thanx

[kenkeith]

Q: A question on behalf of my uncle. Lack of exercise is a risk factor for coronary heart disease. Is it because no exercise can increase cholesterol or is there some other reason.??? Plz reply thanx

Aoerbic exercise will lower blood pressure by a healthy cardio vascular system and reduces the strain on the heart. A healthy cardio improves the ciorculation by preventing clots that can lead to heart attack and/or stroke.  More efficient skeletal muscle mass that reduces the heart's workload and less strain on the heart. It also reduces stress that can strain the heart by releasing feel-good hormones called endorphins.

Weight training can increase, maintain or slow skeletal muscle mass that is more efficient and less demanding for the heart's output.  Flexibility should also be a consideration for better balance, etc.

Thanks for your question, and if you have any further questions or comments you are invited to respond.  Take care,

Ken

[erijon]

The human body takes calories in and burns them off. When more calories are taken in than burned many things happen.

First and most obviously you gain weight which is a risk factor in itself. Also, one's metabolism is stunted which keeps you from metabolizing your foods properly which can lead to increased fats and cholesterol in your blood as well as stunts the performance of some organs.

Also, a sedentary lifestyle is one of the causes of high blood pressure. Also, not exercising causes your muscles, including your heart, to become deconditioned. Muscles that are not well conditioned do not work well and require extra effort to perform including your heart which can lead to heart disease.

30 mins of moderate exercise most days of the week is normally sufficient to help promote cardiac health.

Hope this helps,

Jon