Effect of Aerobic exercise
Today high blood pressure is one of the most serious health issues in the world. Aerobic exercise is a good way to avoid hypertension (high blood pressure). Not only does it manages blood pressure, but also adds years to your life by decreasing stress and reduces cholesterol levels. According to one study, patients with high blood pressure participating in aerobic exercise programs experienced a decrease in blood pressure when compared to patients who did not exercise.
Swimming, jogging, running, cycling, kickboxing, fitness walking, inline skating are all good forms of aerobic exercise. These types of exercises train the heart, lungs and cardiovascular system to process and deliver oxygen more quickly and efficiently to every part of the body. Apart from these, you can also try out other interesting activities such as dance aerobics, step aerobics, low impact aerobics and so on.
Here are some factors you should keep in mind before and after starting aerobic exercises:
1. 3-5 times per week of aerobic activity is fine.
2. If you are running, do not do it for more than 20 minutes a day.
3. Don’t start any kind of exercise suddenly and vigorously. A good idea is to start slowly and build up to a full program.
4. Keep in mind, vigorous exercise immediately after a heavy meal might lead to a feeling of dizziness and even vomiting. So depending on a meal you have had, you must wait between 30 and 90 minutes, before you can exercise.
5. After any aerobic activity, your body needs to calm down. This will bring the heart rate down to near-normal and get the blood circulating freely back to the heart.
Take part in regular aerobic exercises, live healthy, and have fun while doing it.