The Exercise That Prolongs Life By rjoachim | September 16, 2022 mproves the muscles’ ability to pull oxygen out of the blood, reducing the need for the heart to pump more blood to the musclesReduces stress hormones that can put an extra burden on the heartWorks like a beta blocker to slow the heart rate and lower blood pressureIncreases high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or “good” cholesterol and helps control triglyceridesA number of studies have also shown that people who exercise regularly are less likely to suffer a sudden heart attack or other life-threatening cardiac event. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/exercise-and-the-heart Posted in Exercise & Fitness