Start & Stick to Fitness: Experts' Tips for Heart Health
The German Heart Foundation and global health organizations encourage regular exercise to improve heart health and reduce disease risk. Many people set fitness goals annually, but maintaining momentum can be challenging. Here's how to start and stick to a fitness plan.
The World Health Organization (WHO) Europe and HEPA Europe provide practical guides to promote physical activity. They suggest aiming for 150 minutes of exercise weekly, which can be broken down into short sessions. The American Council on Exercise (ACE) supports this recommendation. Even increasing daily step count, like aiming for 10,000 steps, contributes to overall health.
To make fitness a lasting lifestyle, incorporate exercise into daily routines. For instance, use TV time for workouts. Setting SMART goals helps focus and structure plans. Remember, it's never too late to start, and regular exercise prevents health complications like high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease.
The German Heart Foundation and international organizations promote fitness for heart health. To start and maintain a fitness plan, aim for 150 minutes of weekly exercise, increase daily steps, incorporate exercise into routines, set SMART goals, and make fitness a lifestyle. Regular exercise reduces the risk of health complications and improves overall well-being.
