If you're overweight, the extra pounds put extra stress on your heart. Losing weight will help your heart stay healthy. But even though people talk about weight, it's really how much fat you have that matters. Exercise makes your heart stronger, helping it pump more blood with each heartbeat. The blood then delivers more oxygen to your body.
Exercise is the best way to lose weight.
Burning calories and working off the fat will help you look and feel better. Regular exercise helps you burn calories faster, even when you're sitting still. Aerobic exercise causes you to breathe more deeply and makes your heart work harder to pump blood. Examples of aerobic exercise include walking, jogging, running, swimming and bicycling. Your doctor may make a different recommendation based on your health.