Most effective exercises to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels

Cholesterol and triglycerides are different types of fats that the body uses to function properly, because with the former, hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help the body digest food are produced, while with the latter, calories are not stored. used and provide the body with energy, according to the Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit organization dedicated to clinical practice, education and research.

However, having high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides can increase the risk of heart disease, as they contribute to hardening of the arteries or thickening of the arterial walls, but the same lifestyle choices that promote overall health can help reduce different types of fats and for this reason, the Portuguese health, nutrition and well-being portal ‘Tua Saúde’ revealed that the most effective exercises to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels are aerobic, such as running, walking or jumping, and should be done every day for at least 30 minutes.

In any case, people wonder what is the best time to exercise and that is why experts say that it is a matter of preference, taste and schedules. The important thing is to meet daily goals.

However, several trainers said that doing some physical activity at night reduces the stress of the day and therefore improves the quality of sleep, since people fall asleep faster and last longer in the deep sleep stage, but for For other trainers, the best time to train is in the morning, because there will be no excuses because it is the first activity of the day and it cannot be postponed due to unforeseen events such as a lot of work or fatigue.

“In addition to improving fitness and promoting better cardiovascular health, Regular physical exercise also helps increase HDL cholesterol levels, which are directly related to triglyceride levels. Thus, when the HDL level is high, the triglyceride level tends to drop and normalize,” the Portuguese portal noted.

In fact, it is important to note that the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that people with an insufficient level of physical activity have a 20-30% higher risk of death compared to people who achieve a sufficient level of physical activity.

He also noted that globally, women are less active (32%) than men (23%) and activity decreases at older ages in most countries.

“Physical activity is essential for health and well-being, as it can help add years to life and life to years,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

On the other hand, other recommendations to reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels are:

1. Have a healthy diet: this must include at least 400g (i.e. five servings) of fruit and vegetables per day, less than 10% of total caloric intake must come from free sugars, less than 30% of daily caloric intake must be from fat, Less than five grams of salt (approximately one teaspoon) per day should be ingested and the salt should be iodized.

  • Within 20 minutes of quitting, blood pressure and heart rate recover from the cigarette-induced peak.
  • Within three months of quitting, blood circulation and lung function begin to improve.
  • Within a year of quitting, your risk of heart disease is half that of a smoker.

In any case, the information given above in no way replaces medical advice and therefore the first thing to do is consult a health expert so that he or she can guide the process and indicate what is most appropriate for each person. .

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