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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
How does physical activity help if you have suffered a heart attack?
Physical activity will help reduce the risk of dying from another heart attack by around 25%
With regular physical activity there is a good chance you will be able to become fitter than you were before your heart attack.
physical activity can reduce the harmful effects of cholesterol as well as reduce the tendency of the blood to clot - two important risk factors in coronary heart disease.
It also reduces other risk factors for heart disease such as high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, the risk of developing diabetes and being overweight.
Physical activity can reduce the risk of having a stroke.
In addition physical activity, along with a healthy diet, helps reduce stress, improves your overall feeling of wellbeing and quality of life and helps you sleep well
What type of activity is best?
While stamina-based activity is particularly important for health, you also need to include some strength and flexibility - based activity to get the best health gains.
Stamina - type activities
Walking,swimming,cycling,tennis,dancing, and housework
Strength - type activities:
Walking uphill,carrying shopping, climbing stairs, gardening.(light mowing)
Flexible - type activities:
Swimming, dancing, yoga, Pilates, T’ai Chi and gardening (weeding)
Walking is Free
· Walking is a great way to get fit. As long as it’s brisk, walking will build up your stamina and strengthen your leg muscles.
· saves you money on petrol and bus or train fare
It’s an ideal way to explore the countryside, or discover the parks and places of interest in your local area
Get on your bike!
Cycling builds up your stamina and helps you lose weight. You can visit all your local parks, enjoy the countryside
Go Swimming
For all round fitness,there is no better activity than swimming Swimming is ideal for people of all ages - from babies to over 60’s, and because water supports your weight it is especially good if you are overweight, suffer from back trouble, arthritis, or have a disability
Getting physically active
Simple means doing the things you usually do, but in a more energetic way. Taking a bit of time each day for physical activity will quickly build up your fitness and give you the energy to enjoy life to the full!
How much and how often?
Your main aim is to build up to 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity on 5 or more days of the week. If this seems too much to start with, try starting with 3 x 10 minute walks spread throughout the day and work towards 2 x 15 minutes. One goal is to try and increase your activity by 2 minutes each day.
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