It is not always possible to predict our future health status, but new U.S. research shows a strong link between our fitness at 40 and the risk of developing heart disease ? the leading killer of Americans ? in later years.
Based on two recently released studies, which analyzed fitness levels of 66,000 people over several decades, researchers discovered that physical activity we do in midlife is a good indicator of our long-term heart health.
?The fitter you are at 4o or 50, the healthier your heart will be when you reach your senior years,? says Sally Head, owner of La Grange Adventure Boot Camp. ?By the same token, if you don?t exercise in midlife, you run an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease later on in life, especially if you have additional risk factors such as high cholesterol, hypertension, obesity, or diabetes.?
The connection between regular exercise and a positive impact on our health is not exactly new, Head points out. ?However, the fact that we can either increase or lower our future risk of heart disease by actions we take today, is pretty powerful,? she notes. ?Very often people say, ?if only I had known this before.? Well, now you know!?
Another important message from the new research, Head says, is that it is never too late to start exercising. ?Far too many people believe that once they reach their 40s or 50, their ship has sailed. They see no sense in starting a regular exercise routine at that point. But these studies clearly show that lifestyle choices we make in midlife will impact our health many years from now.?
What kind of workout is most effective in preventing heart disease?
Head says any routine that strengthens the heart muscle and increases lung capacity will be beneficial ? both in the short and long term.
?Brisk power walks, running, and even fun activities like jumping rope will be efficient because they raise the heart rate and keep it elevated for a period of time,? she says. ?That?s where boot camp workouts are phenomenal because they offer a variety of heart-pumping exercises that also benefit your entire body while you?re at it.?
About LaGrange Adventure Boot Camp for Women:
After working in the corporate environment, Head launched La Grange Adventure Boot Camp for Women in March 2010 to help educate women about health and fitness. Schedules and client testimonials are available at www.LaGrangeBootCamp.com. Head, a certified fitness boot camp instructor with over 12 years of experience coaching in the fitness industry can be reached at Sally@LaGrangeBootCamp.com or 630-235-3673.
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About Sally Head, Fitness Expert:
Head, a certified fitness boot camp instructor, Life Coach and USA Triathlon Coach with over 12 years of experience in the fitness industry, can be reached at Sally@LaGrangeBootCamp.com or 630-235-3673 and is available for media interviews on a wide range of topics related to health, wellness, triathlons, running and fitness.
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