Counsel #4 — Cardiovascular Benefits

Picture: Counsel #4 — Cardiovascular BenefitsCWe 74.1

One of the most significant benefits of exercise is the improvement in heart strength. Regular exercise strengthens the heart muscle, allowing it to pump blood more efficiently with each beat. This translates to a lower resting heart rate, reducing the workload on the heart and improving its overall efficiency.CWe 74.2

Engaging in physical activity raises levels of HDL (good) cholesterol while decreasing levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol. This favorable shift in the cholesterol profile reduces the risk of plaque buildup in arteries, preventing coronary heart disease and stroke.CWe 74.3

Physical activity promotes the growth of new blood vessels and strengthens existing ones. This enhanced circulation ensures efficient delivery of oxygen and nutrients to vital organs, including the heart itself.^{[86]https://www.adventisthealthcare.com/living-well/3-cardiovascular-exercises-for-a-healthy-heart/}CWe 74.4

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” Romans 12:1 NIVCWe 74.5

“When physical exercise is taken, the circulation is quickened. The heart receives blood faster and sends it to the lungs faster. The lungs work more vigorously, furnishing a greater amount of blood, which is sent with stronger power through the entire being.” Ellen White in Reflecting Christ, p. 147CWe 74.6

Reflect: How could reflecting on the long-term benefits to your heart health help you maintain consistency in your exercise routine?CWe 74.7