Exercise to Lower Cholesterol

Various effects on the body because of high cholesterol, fatigue is one of them. When plaque forms on artery walls, can lead to conditions such as atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease (CHD) and coronary microvascular disease or coronary microvascular disease (CMD) which makes the body feel tired.

Exercise has many benefits for cardiovascular directly as lowering blood pressure, improve diabetic conditions, reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.

High cholesterol levels can increase the risk of various diseases. So the doctor will suggest a modification in lifestyle such as sports. Here's how exercise can help lower cholesterol, Lifemojo, Wednesday (09/28/2011), namely:

1. Lowering triglycerides, exercise in the morning can increase levels of postprandial plasma triglycerides throughout the day. Recent studies from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver said exercise helps weight loss and lowering triglyceride levels in excess.

2. Increase levels of good cholesterol (HDL), regular aerobic exercise (like walking, jogging or bike) for 20-30 minutes can be the most effective way to increase levels of HDL.

Here are some exercises you can do to help lower cholesterol, namely:
1. Stretching (stretching), stretching is a very important part of any exercise program. Stretching the arms and legs can help prepare your muscles, prevent injury and tension and increase flexibility.

2.  Cardio or aerobic exercise, this type of exercise can strengthen the heart, lungs and the body's capacity to use oxygen. Regular cardio exercise can help reduce heart rate, and blood pressure has an impact on cholesterol reduction.

3. Strength training (strength training), this sport involves repetitive muscle contractions with the aid of the load.

4. Yoga and tai chi, in this sport are trained in breathing and stretching techniques that help improve blood flow throughout the body and reduce and prevent narrowing of the arteries.

Warm Water Can Make Slim Body

In a research published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism in 2003, researchers found that drinking 500 ml or about 2 cups of water can increase metabolism by 30 percent. About 40 percent of the heating effect thermogenetic is produced from water with a temperature of 22-37 degrees Celsius, as reported by LIVESTRONG on Wednesday (09/13/2011).

Water is a major element of cells and tissue. Approximately, 83 percent of blood is also composed of water, which helps remove toxins and waste products that can inhibit weight loss. Diligent drinking warm water can make the body stay slim.

Besides having the capability of detoxification, water also can help the process of weight loss in other ways, including when you drink it at warmer temperatures.

This occurs because of the effects of thermogenesis. Thermogenesis refers to heat or energy produced in the body during digestion, absorption and transport nutrients, according to the Rowett Research Institute.

There are still many other benefits of consuming water. Drinking water at any temperature can make you feel full. In addition, drinking two glasses of water before meals can reduce the number of calories consumed at meals.

In a study presented at the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society in 2010, scientists revealed that participants who drank water before meals three times a day to lose weight about 2.27 kg compared with not consume much water.

Although the warm water can help you lose weight, but you still have to eat balanced meals and exercise regularly for the long term, thus gaining a healthy weight loss. Although water is essential for health, but water does not provide all the nutrients the body needs.