Even a single workout may be suitable for your heart. This is an interesting new study in mice that exercising on a treadmill for 30 minutes can affect the genetic activity of heart cells and delay the aging of the heart in animals in the long term.

 

Although this study targeted mice, the results may help explain how exercise improves heart health even at the human cellular level.

 

Physical activity is generally good for the heart. Many studies have found that people who exercise regularly are far less likely to develop or die of heart disease than people who tend to sit down. Due to stressful work and the availability of junk food, our sedentary lifestyle is undoubtedly a blow to our heart health. To make matters worse, our sluggish lifestyle is also slowly killing us. A sedentary lifestyle has consistently been among the top five risk factors for heart disease. 

 

High blood pressure, excessive body cholesterol, smoking, and obesity are additional risk factors. You will develop cardiovascular problems such as a heart attack, which can be fatal if you are less active.

 

A healthy diet that includes regular exercise can prevent heart disease and reverse some risk factors. You only need 30 minutes a day on a treadmill.

 

The heart needs to exercise like any other muscle. Regularly used muscles become stronger and healthier, while lesser-used muscles eventually weaken. People who are not active have a 35% higher risk of developing high blood pressure than those who are physically active. Moderate intensity leisure activity of at least 150 minutes per week can help reverse heart disease.

 

Uses of Heart Rate Controllers and Monitors

Heart rate controllers and monitors are popular on many exercise machines such as treadmills for small apartments,  elliptical trainers, and fixed bicycles. Learn how to use these features for better training. The differences between a heart rate monitor and a heart rate controller are as follows:

 

Heart Rate Monitor

A treadmill with a heart rate monitor connects to a side rail heart rate sensor or strap sensor to measure your heart rate. It gives you data, but it doesn’t control your training.

 

Heart Rate Controller

Heart rate control determines the amount of workouts by controlling the load level on the treadmill. The speed and slope change based on your heart rate, keeping you at the level you need for your workout.

 

One of the most effective exercise methods is monitoring and controlling your heart rate. This is especially true when striving for cardiovascular goals. Whether you need weight loss, a marathon, or feel just to feel good, heart rate training and monitoring can help you optimize your training.