Head Off Heart Disease With These 5 Expert-Approved Workouts

Exercise is for more than just having a beach body this summer. According to the American Heart Association, staying active has a host of benefits for your overall health. This includes lowering the risk of heart disease, lowering high blood pressure, and even lowering your risk of certain cancers or stroke. This means that regularly working out can ensure you live a healthier life. It is recommended that adults get 150 minutes weekly of moderate-intensity aerobic activity. But what specific exercises can you do? We reached out to experts, who gave us a range of low-intensity to high-intensity exercises specifically to benefit your heart. Why exercise is important for your heart Be sure to keep track of your heart rate through your exercises. D3sign/Getty Images Exercise in general is beneficial for cardiovascular health. It makes you less likely to develop heart problems as you age, for one. It helps lower your blood pressure, increases your high-density lipoprotein (or good chole ... Read full article.