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Exercise does not burn cholesterol like it burns fat. It reduces triglycerides, and can convert the LDL "bad" cholesterol into HDL "good" cholesterol. There isn't one exercise that is better than another. It's all about duration, frequency and intensity.
Why Exercise?
Exercise burns calories. Burning more calories than you consume results in weight loss.
Types of Exercise
Moving your body in any way can lower cholesterol levels. Choose a dynamic exercise such as jogging, walking, swimming, dancing, biking or lifting weights.
Duration
In order to see results from your exercise regimen, you should exercise 20 to 30 minutes a day. If you don't have time to walk for 30 minutes, split it up and walk 10 minutes before work, 10 minutes during lunch and 10 minutes after work. Increase your intensity if you are working out for a shorter period.
Frequency
You should exercise four to seven days a week. If you're just starting a program, start slowly and work your way up to a longer duration and higher frequency.
Risks of High Cholesterol
Exercise and diet are the keys to lowering cholesterol and losing weight. High cholesterol can lead to heart disease and atherosclerosis, or the hardening of arteries.
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Resource:
National Institutes for Health Exercise Chart
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