By Mehak Pal
Published Sep 26, 2023

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

5 types of exercises to boost heart health

From swimming to walking, here are 5 types of exercises to boost heart health

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Cycling

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Cycling can help improve and strengthen thigh muscles and reduce plaque deposition in heart muscles

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Swimming

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Swimming is a full-body exercise that can help improve cardiac muscle function, and metabolism and reduce atherosclerosis of cardiac arteries

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Walking

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Walking is another exercise for heart health. It can help enhance your cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and energy levels

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Weightlifting

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Weightlifting can help build lean muscle mass which improves your cardiovascular health, burns extra calories, manages blood sugar and cholesterol levels

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Dance

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Dancing is another aerobic exercise that boosts cardiovascular endurance by elevating an individual's breathing and heart rate

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