Angina - The Pain Is In The Heart Itself

A pain originating from the heart muscle itself is called Angina. This occurs when the blood vessels taking blood to the heart (coronary arteries), become partially blocked with fatty plaques caused by atherosclerosis (heart disease). Angina is brought on by exercise but will subside when the activity stops and the person rests. Angina will become worse over a period of time. Angina responds well to drug treatment. Once an artery has become blocked or narrowed by plaques of atheroma, there are two levels of intervention needed for reinstating blood supply to the heart muscle, either angioplasty or bypass surgery.

Atherosclerosis - Blocking or Narrowing of the Arteries

Atherosclerosis can affect arteries anywhere in the body, but most life threatening is when it blocks up the heart arteries or the arteries supplying blood and oxygen to the brain. No artery in the body is safe from atherosclerosis and may effect: the heart, the brain, the legs and intestines. There are often no early symptoms of athersclerosis, the first perhaps being a heart attack. It is vital therefore that you are aware of the risk factors and make lifestyle changes where possible to minimize your risk of atherosclerosis and other associated conditions.

Cardio May Be a Waste of Time Without This Knowledge

Only by keeping track of your heart rate during a workout can you be sure that the intensity is enough to improve your cardiorespiratory fitness level. Your ability to monitor and interpret your heart rate is the single most important key to success in cardio training.

Top Aerobic Exercises

Everyone knows that aerobic exercises are one of the keys to efficient fat loss, but they won’t all give you equal results. Here are the top aerobic exercises which will not only help you with maximum fat loss, but can be also very fun.

Tap Dancing is a Good Cardiovascular Exercise

Many people don't realize that tap dancing is more than just tapping your feet to music. It is a good cardiovascular workout and, when done on a regular basis, will help you keep in shape.

Cardio Befoe Bed?

Ideally, you want to have your cardio in at least 3 hours before bed. This will give you time to have a last meal before bed and for it to digest properly.

The Benefits of Having a Home Team Following Your Heart Surgery or Other Major Surgery

Whether you have time to plan ahead or you’re just getting home from the hospital after major surgery, it’s essential to organize a group of friends and family willing to assist you during your recovery. Maggie Lichtenberg offers advice on what to assign your home team.

Burn Calories: Over 500 Calories in 30 Minutes with Spinning

Are you looking to lose weight, tone your legs, and have fun while doing it? It may sound like a over-inflated rhetorical question, but the truth is that spinning, or indoor cycling, can give you all three of these things.

Living Healthy With Exercise Bikes

For people who would prefer to have the exercise at home instead of going regularly to the gym, an exercise bike is a convenient machine, as it requires very little space. Some exercise bikes are collapsible so that it does not continue to occupy spaces when no longer in use and be tucked away under a bed or a closet.

Benefits of Jogging

Jogging is one of the finest exercise programs, as it yields a lot of benefits. You can do it independently and it helps you build a good physique by stimulating your heart rate, relieving stress, toning your muscles and also prevents a number of aging problems.

Tabata Protocol: A Fast, Effective Workout

The Tabata Protocol is a great way to get a fast and effective strength, conditioning and fitness workout in under 4 minutes.

Good Cardio Workouts

A cardio exercise program can lift your mood, increase your energy levels and help you to burn fat more efficiently.

Best Fat Burning Workouts on a Treadmill

This shows you how treadmill workouts can be very effective for burning body fat.

Body Sensing for Maximum Results

Did you know your mind may not be in tune with your body's abilities and this might be the ONLY reason you are not in the shape you want to be in? You may want to run a marathon, but your body is only ready for a 10K. You may want to run 4 laps around the track, but your body is only ready to run 1 1/2 and walk the other 2 1/2.