Did you know that strengthening your heart is one of the best things you can do for your health? As you may know, one of the best ways to accomplish this is by performing cardiovascular exercises. With many people still doing their workouts from home, it can be a challenge to develop exciting, heart-pumping routines on your own! At Integrative Cardiology Center of Long Island, we want to share some heart-healthy exercises you can easily do from the comfort and safety of your own home! 

Benefits Of Exercising

Now is the time to start putting cardio exercises into your routine. Your heart is a muscle, and it stays healthy when you lead a healthy and active lifestyle. It can be tough to get going, but after you get started, you will find that you can reap many health benefits, including:

  • Lowering your blood pressure.
  • Reducing bad LDL cholesterol.
  • Boosting good HDL cholesterol.
  • Burning Calories.
  • Reducing your risk of heart diseases.

Heart-Healthy Exercises

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, you may have been out of the gym for the better part of the last year. Just because you may not be able to go to the gym, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t exercise at all. It may not seem like it, but it is possible to get an amazing workout at home! Our team at Integrative Cardiology Center of Long Island can help you develop a workout routine that you can easily do at home. We will work with you to implement exercises into your routine that fit your lifestyle and general health. Here are some amazing exercises you can do at home that are bound to get your heart pumping:

  • Walking: Walking is a simple, low-impact exercise that can help you stay healthy and keep your blood pressure in check. The only equipment needed is a comfortable, supportive pair of shoes. Try walking for at least 10 minutes a day and working your way up over time. 
  • Yoga: Certain types of yoga can help get your heart rate up while also helping you relax, which can lower your blood pressure. Yoga can also tone up your muscles. 
  • Strength Training: Strength training is another excellent way to reduce your risk of heart problems. If you don’t have free weights or resistance bands at home, you can do push-ups, situps, and squats. We recommend that your strength training sessions work all of your major muscle groups. Strength training can be combined with cardio exercises and can help raise good cholesterol and lower bad cholesterol. 

Contact Us Today!

At Integrative Cardiology Center of Long Island, our primary goal is to help our patients achieve optimal heart health. Our team is well-versed in cardiovascular issues and can help our patients create an exercise program that is best suited to their health and physical capabilities. To learn more about which exercises are right for you, or to schedule an appointment, contact us today!