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Exercise
Exercise is an important part of Cardiovascular Health. Exercising regularly and correctly can lower your blood pressure, help you lose weight, and improve your overall well being.
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Swimming, cycling, jogging, skiing, aerobic dancing, walking or any of dozens of other activities can help your heart. Whether it's included in a structured exercise program or just part of your daily routine, all physical activity adds up to a healthier heart.
Please visit some of these links and get started on your way to heart health today.
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American Heart Association
Frederick Memorial Hospital
"You don't have to be a Lance Armstong to enjoy the cardiovascular benefits of cycling. Cardiovascular conditioning takes about 8 weeks after exercising for 30 minutes, 5 days a week either on a stationary cycle or conventional, hybrid, mountain, or road cycle. Talk to the cycle specialists at "Wheel Base", telephone 301-663-9288, 229 N. Market St., Frederick, or visit their website at www.wheelbasebikes.com.
Confer with your cardiologist before initiating an exercise program.
John Vitarello, MD, F.A.C.C.
Cardiologist"
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Excercise Techniques |
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| Exercise is fun and healthy |
Proper positioning is important - This shows the proper position with flat back and correct saddle height. |
Your knee should be over the pedal when the pedal is in the middle of the stroke. |
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| Your knee should be slightly bent at the bottom of the stroke. |
This is the most common bad position - don't slouch and don't have the saddle too low. |
Another common bad position is having the saddle too high. |
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| A quality exercise bike is less expensive than you think. |
Top of the line exercise bikes have more features and will last your whole lifetime. |
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