How to play sports, to the heart Staying Young
Health / / December 19, 2019
With age, the arteries harden. From this increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke, especially if you lead a sedentary lifestyle. scientists testedAs you want to play sports, to protect the heart and blood vessels from aging.
102 people 60 years of age participated in the study and over. They were divided into four categories:
- sedentary - less than two 30-minute workouts per week for the last 25 years;
- moderate - 2-3 training;
- carried away by - 4-5 training;
- experienced - 6-7 workouts per week.
Scientists have observed the elasticity of their arteries. It turned out a different number of training effectThe Effect of Lifelong Exercise Frequency on Arterial Stiffness on different arteries.
30-minute exercise 2-3 times a week to help keep in good condition, medium sized arteries that provide blood to the head and neck.
For the health of the larger arteries that carry blood flowing to the organs of the chest and abdominal cavity, it is not enough. To protect them from aging, you need to deal with 4-5 times a week.
The researchers admit that the results may be less accurate because they do not take into account the type of training, demographics and lifestyles of the participants, even though all this significantly affects the health of cardio-vascular system. Nevertheless, they are optimistic. "This research will help develop a training program to maintain heart health and even bring back the heart and blood vessels of older people to a younger state," - scientists say.
If you decide to check it out for yourself, do not hesitate to old age. Cardiovascular system will not change for one year. Now researchers check whether it is possible to rejuvenate the heart and blood vessels of middle-aged people in the two years of training.
Be active every day. For example, run with the dog for a walk, or go back to work on foot. Find a sport that you like and takes a couple of times a week. So you can help your heart.
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