For years, it was recommended to exercise three days a week, for 30 minutes, Shugar said. Now, it is recommended to exercise on all or most days of the week, accumulating a total of 30 minutes a day. From aerobic exercise to walking, there are many fun ways to include exercise in your life. If you do not have 30 minutes to exercise, consider exercising in 10 minute increments. For example, when you are at the office, take a break and walk around the building.
Shopping malls are great places to get a good walking workout.
Instead of using elevators, take the stairs whenever possible or park your car a little farther away from your destination. A low-fat high fiber diet is a healthy goal. Studies have shown, that increasing the amount of fruit and vegetables in your diet can help lower your cholesterol, blood pressure, and help prevent colon cancer. This may seem like a small percentage, but over time the change can be significant. Cardiac Lecture Series Education is another important form of prevention of heart disease.