If cardiovascular disease prevention is a priority for you, then exercise is a must. Abnormal cholesterol or blood fats put you at higher risk for having a heart attack or stroke. In 2003, just under a million people were reported to have abnormal cholesterol levels. You can use exercise as a way to avoid being included in this statistic. Making physical activity a priority will allow you to optimize your blood fat and cholesterol levels. Exercise has been found to:
Remember, having high LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, or low HDL cholesterol, does not promote a healthy heart. Exercise can be a way to keep these values in better ranges. Click here to view ranges of cholesterol and other fats. You may be interested to know that exercise combined with healthy eating may prevent or delay the need for certain cholesterol medications. Looks like exercise can be a way for you to accomplish the best of health.