The heart is a powerful muscle that works continuously to pump blood through the body. Like any other muscle, working it out regularly can make it stronger and more efficient. Exercise is an effective way to build up the heart muscle, while helping to maintain a healthy weight and protect against damage from high blood sugar, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
Fitness expert Stephanie Mansour recommends these basic exercises to get started: elated aerobics, heart-rocking kickboxing, heart-opening stretch, heart-stretching power pose, sit-and-stand and side lunge.
Watch her demonstrate each exercise and talk about the heart health benefits of simple cardio, stretching and strength training below. |
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