Learn More: Cholesterol
4 Ways to Use Your Body as a Gym
You don't need fancy equipment or a high-powered gym to get the exercise you need to manage your cholesterol. Here are 4 ways to use your own body as a built-in gym:
- Go aerobic. Treadmills and stair-climbers are nice, but you can walk, jog, or climb stairs anytime, anywhere. Or, do this simple 20-minute cardio workout video.
- Do some chores. Busy around the house? Here's how those household tasks can add up to a first-rate workout.
- Look to the East. Ancient forms of exercise like yoga, chi-gong, and tai chi boost emotional and physical well-being. Want to give it a try? Use our introductory yoga and chi-gong workout videos.
- Don't forget old-school calisthenics. Those push-ups and jumping jacks your grade-school gym teacher made you do can still serve you well to build strength and bust bad cholesterol. Try our 18-move no-equipment-needed routine or this 20-minute home workout video.
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