{"id":82731,"date":"2022-02-10T12:03:34","date_gmt":"2022-02-10T18:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centromedicoabc.com\/uncategorized\/ejercicio-y-salud-cardiovascular\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T19:59:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T00:59:42","slug":"exercise-and-cardiovascular-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centromedicoabc.com\/en\/digital-magazine\/exercise-and-cardiovascular-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Exercise and cardiovascular health"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Physical exercise and cardiovascular health are deeply interconnected, as maintaining a consistent physical routine is a major ally for the cardiovascular system.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Physical Activity<\/h2>\n

Regular physical exercise is one of the most powerful tools for protecting heart health. Engaging in consistent physical activity not only improves overall physical performance but also directly strengthens the heart muscle and reduces the risk of heart disease<\/a>, notes Dr. Carlos Alberto M\u00e9rigo Azpiri, an interventional cardiologist at Centro M\u00e9dico ABC.<\/p>\n

Exercise is healthy when done regularly; conversely, engaging in strenuous, irregular exercise actually increases the risk of experiencing cardiovascular events.<\/p>\n

The heart is a muscle that strengthens with regular training, reducing daily stress\u2014which in turn lowers heart rate<\/a> and helps manage blood pressure and cholesterol levels.<\/p>\n

Types of Exercise<\/h2>\n

People often wonder whether aerobic exercise (such as running or swimming) or anaerobic exercise (such as weightlifting or high-intensity interval training) is better for heart health. The doctor’s answer is clear: the ideal approach is to combine both types of exercise.<\/p>\n