Heart disease can be prevented by a healthy lifestyle. Traditional workouts in the fitness room, running, dancing – OK good. But why not turn your attention to less popular sports that are nevertheless very effective in preventing cardiovascular disease and promoting heart health?
Row faster, even faster
Rowing in our country is started mainly from childhood. But in England and Holland, on the contrary, it is adults who have recently become involved in this sport. Of course, they do not set themselves the goal of winning world-class competitions.
Rowing lessons for them – rather, it is a pleasure that perfectly heals the body. Due to the fact that oxygen accelerates the production of red blood cells, the blood begins to circulate vigorously and blood pressure decreases. All this contributes to the health of the heart.
Rowers are distinguished by higher heart volume and activity: this organ pumps up to forty liters of blood per minute in conditions of intense competitive activity. One hour of rowing burns the same amount of energy as intense swimming – about 550 kcal.
In the first rowing lessons, the focus is on mastering the correct position of the body, breathing technique and performing individual movements. It doesn't take long. Main – then apply theoretical knowledge in practice. Sometimes beginners are put behind rowing machines. Such activities are no doubt very useful, but in a real canoe in open water and fresh air they are much more effective. Typically, rowing clubs announce rookie kits in the spring. Therefore, you still have time to make up your mind and go to classes.
Mountains are better – traces only
Climbing – a sport that is gaining more and more fans. In order to master it, it is not necessary to go to the mountains. Climbing walls today can be found in any major city. Moreover, rock climbing – is not at all a privilege of young people: for example, in the USA, among those who train at climbing walls, there are a lot of people over 40 years old. They come to training before work to cheer up, or after – to relieve stress and tension.
Special physical training for this sport is not required, the main thing – desire: the trainer will set up the equipment, and soft mats spread on the floor and insurance that is always used during training will help to avoid injuries. And even the worst "contraindication" – fear of heights – will gradually pass. On good climbing walls there are always several climbing routes (pistes) of different complexity – depending on the level of training. After completing the theoretical part, beginners, under the supervision of a coach, are sent to the simplest walls – vertical, 5-6 meters high, with convenient steps-hooks. When the equipment is delivered (it usually takes about a month) – you can move on to more difficult tracks.
Rock climbing can be called a universal sports training that gives an excellent cardio load and involves absolutely all muscle groups. A variety of "slopes" allows you to constantly change the voltage level. First of all, in training, the muscles of the arms and forearms, as well as the muscles of the legs, especially the thighs and calves, begin to work. A month later, beginners notice that the figure has become more toned. Conquest of complex "rocks" with a negative angle of inclination trains the muscles of the press and back well. And this sport is also suitable for those who want to lose weight or keep it off: 500-700 kcal is lost for an activity on a medium-difficulty track.
Source: estet-portal.com.
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