How does exercise affect the cardiovascular system?
Exercise is very important for everybodys life. You can live longer by being in shape and keeping active. Without exercise, some people can die at early ages from stroke, heart attack or disease. Exercise not only helps fight heart disease, but for most people, just adding a little exercise to your daily routine reduces the risk of high blood pressure, osteoporosis, breast and colon cancer, depression, anxiety, and stress. You should exercise from 20 to 50 minutes every day. You could walk, bike, jog, swim, or lift weights. This will also increase your strength, decrease body fat, and help improve blood cholesterol levels. Before you exercise you should wait at least a half an hour after eating. You should also have something to drink while exercising so you dont become dehydrated. Be sure to dress for the weather conditions and wear protective footwear. Always take time to include a five-minute warm-up and a ten-minute cool down. Its helpful to stretch standing and sitting. Exercise a
