• What types of exercise are most beneficial for strengthening my heart?

I want to strengthen my heart. What types of exercise are most beneficial for strengthening my heart?

5 Answers

  • Population Health Nurse,
  • NJ

Walking is best for heart health

  • Family Practitioner
  • Houston, TX

The term cardio comes from cardiovascular, stressing your heart with increased walking, running, bike riding, rowing or any physical activity that increases your heart rate above 100 for a sustained period of time that your progress.

  • Registered Nurse,
  • PA

Aerobic activity, which includes brisk walking, jogging, or running; swimming; cycling; dancing; using a stair stepper or elliptical trainer; weightlifting; push-ups; squats; lunges; and planks, is the foundation of heart health. Strength training. alternating between stretching, flexibility training, and walking or jogging and sprinting. Doing yoga.

  • Quality Director, RN, Gerontologic Nursing
  • KS

Aerobic Exercise (Cardio) – Best overall for heart health
Examples: Brisk walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, rowing, dancing

Benefits: Lowers blood pressure, reduces cholesterol, improves circulation and heart efficiency

  • Cardiologist
  • Bronx, NY

Best advice is to mix moderate intensity aerobic and resistance exercise ( weight)

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