It stops cholesterol from depositing itself along artery walls and improves heart function. It has also been found to lower blood pressure slightly. It can also strengthen peripheral circulation. Exercise People who are physically active are much less likely to die of a heart attack. Exercise keeps your arteries healthy, controls your weight, lowers blood pressure and stress and raises the level of HDL cholesterol.
Experts differ on how much exercise is beneficial.
Many advocate 30 minutes of exercise each day. Others contend that only an hour of exercise per week is sufficient. Recent research backs up the contention that you don't need to exercise every day to reap the benefits. Consistency seems to be the key. Whatever amount you do, be consistent.