When the international cholesterol guidelines were updated last year it was found that "bad cholesterol" or trigerlciydes thresholds were lowered in men who had active lifestyles. This goes on to prove that small lifestyle changes can help naturally decrease your level of bad cholesterol or LDL. In the numerous studies conducted in the past show the powerful effect of exercise on cholesterol. In one study, 377 men who ate healthy meals were divided into two groups: as those who exercised and those who didn't. After one year, the LDL levels for those who exercised dropped about 15 percent for men. From that study the scientists have laid down some points how you can fight LDL.
- Cardiovascular exercises: Try walking, running, riding a bicycle, in line skating, water exercise, step classes, cardio- kickboxing, volleyball or just about anything that will keep you active.
-Choose an activity you enjoy, because that's the only way you'll be able to stick with it. Doing something which doesn't interest you, doesn't help you much you may tend to cut short it or even doesn't continue. If the idea of doing only one thing bores you, try alternating activities.
- If you've been leading a sedetarylife, get clearance from your Doctor before beginning a physical activity. Start at a low pace or low intensity during your first week.
- Remember consistency. To lower bad cholesterol, you need to exercise regularly, meaning most days of the week, keep consistency your motto.
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