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Cardiovascular Fitness - Health Tips
Kathleen Sauter, Director, Cardiovascular Services, St. Joseph's Healthcare System, discusses cardiovascular fitness
It's never too late to be more physically active. Studies show that being inactive puts us at greater risk for stroke, obesity, hypertension, cardiac disease and arterial vascular disease.
Include rest and relaxation into your day, exercise, and make good dietary choices to reduce your risk. Moderate physical activity for a minimum of 30 minutes for 5 days a week or rigorous physical activity for a minimum of 20 minutes a day for 3 days a week or a combination of both can help you become physically fit.
Moderate activities include walking briskly, biking on flat land rigorous activity includes jogging, soccer, and riding a bike at fast speeds. You can introduce weight lifting and involve arms in your workouts to increase your overall fitness level as well. Remember to set goals, keep a journal, and commit to being a healthier you one day at a time to lead to a healthier lifestyle and a new level of cardiovascular fitness.
