February is Heart Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and the simple, everyday steps we can take to protect our hearts. At Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic, we believe that movement plays a vital role in keeping your heart strong and your body functioning at its best.
Fowler Kennedy’s Primacy Care Director, Dr. Tatiana Jevremovic, has shared some valuable insight on how exercise supports heart health.
How Exercise Helps Keep Your Heart Healthy
Your heart is a muscle. Just like the muscle in your arms and legs, it becomes stronger when you use it. The heart’s job is to pump blood throughout your body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to your muscles, bones, and organs. A strong, healthy heart allows you to feel between physically, mentally and emotionally – and helps you perform a your best during daily activities and exercise.
Regular physical activity improves how efficiently your heart pumps blood, allowing your body to work with less strain. When your heart is healthy, everything from walking up stairs to playing sports becomes easier.
Exercise has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke in several important ways. It can:
- Lower blood pressure
- Reduce “bad” Cholesterol (LDL)
- Help Prevent Diabetes- or help manage blood sugar if you already have diabetes
- Strengthen your heart muscle
- Reduce stress hormones
- Improve sleep quality
- Support healthy weight management
Together, these benefits add up to a stronger cardiovascular system and a lower risk of serious health complications.
If you’re looking to make positive changes to your health, staying active is one of the most powerful steps you can take – and you don’t have to do it alone. At Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic, our multidisciplinary team can help guide you with safe, effective exercise programs tailored to your goals and medical needs.
Want to learn more about heart health? Visit the following link to explore helpful resources and tips to keeping your heart strong and healthy: