3 types of exercises which will make your heart healthy as a horse

Cardiovascular diseases take more lives than any other disease in Pakistan. According to a local news report, 46 people die of cardiac attacks every hour in our country. Heart health is thus the prime concern for Pakistanis right now.

Cardiologists claim that sedentary lifestyle is the prime cause of such poor heart health in our country.

We are listing down four types of exercises which especially focus on improving heart function.

Here are five exercises which will make your heart healthy as a horse.

1. Stretching

Stretching does not have a direct affect on your heart health but it can prepare for other more hectic exercises. Stretching increases musculoskeletal strength. As a result, you will be able to perform exercises with ease without any muscular strength. It will also help you keep a regular schedule in your workouts since it will reduce fatigue. Stretching is also a good way to give your muscles resting time in between and after workout sets.

Stretching is not all useless since along with warm up, it equips your body with muscle intelligence. As a result, the chances of injury go way down and you get to have proper workout sessions without interruption. Yoga is the best exercise for stretching. If you are new, it is better to learn some postures from a trainer first. You can then incorporate them on a regular basis in your workout routine.

2. Cardio

As the name suggests, cardio refers to the exercises which enhance heart rate. Cardio has the most direct on your heart. The heart like any other muscles, requires some occasional training in order to perform at its best. According to cardiologists, cardiovascular exercises shape up the heart muscle and enhance its capacity to pump blood.

Cardio exercises can be tricky if you are a beginner. If you take your heart rate really high, there is a chance that you might start doing more damage than good. Heart is the central organ and you cannot in any case over-work it. It is thus important to keep your pace in check. A good way to do that is to see if you are able to talk to someone while doing it. Otherwise you are pushing your heart too hard.

Running, jogging, brisk walking, swimming and cycling are all examples of intense cardiovascular exercises.

3. Strength Training

Strength training is probably the best type of exercise on this list. It not only helps with heart’s pumping capacity but also tones up the muscles. It is deemed as one of the most important exercises regarding weight loss.

Strength training is also the best way to enhance stamina. HIIT is the perfect way of practicing strength training. HIIT is a combination of intense cardio paired with strength training with small resting intervals in between. If weights are added to the HIIT cycle, the impact gets almost ten times better. Strength training is however not without the risk of injury. It is thus advisable to always do it with a trainer.

All the exercises mentioned in this article are to improve general heart health. They are only appropriate for people who do not have any specific heart condition. For such cases, it is important to consult a cardiologist before implementing any workout plans. You can find and book an appointment with top Cardiologists in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad through oladoc.com. You can also call their helpline for assistance to find the RIGHT Doctor for your health concerns.

My name is Usman and I am working with oladoc.com— Pakistan’s premier digital health company. Using oladoc, you can find a top Cardiologists in Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad, and seek appointment online.