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Chicago Training Core wants you to know; in recent weeks several long-term studies have been concluded concerning women’s health & heart disease. In recent years the research has gone back and forth on whether exercise or weight has a greater influence on heart disease risks. About two in five U.S. women at age 50 will eventually develop heart attacks or other cardiovascular problems. Excess weight can raise those odds in many ways, including by increasing blood pressure and risks for diabetes, and by worsening cholesterol. Exercise counteracts all three. The new study involving nearly 39,000 women with an average age of 54 were tracked for about 11 years. The women were considered active if they followed government-recommended guidelines and got at least 30 minutes of moderate activity most days of the week, {walking, cycling, swimming, etc.} Overall 948 women developed heart disease. The study did not include men.

Of course there are no guarantees in life, and the women’s diets were not reported on, however, just taking into account exercise alone helped 4 in 5 women counteract the effects of heart related complications is arguable in it’s self. For more information refer to the Harvard-affiliated researchers in Monday’s Archives of Internal Medicine.

Also in the month of April, research found that in addition to exercise, the 2,000-calorie a day DASH diet helps in the fight to prevent heart disease. The diet suggest that by increasing grains & grain products to 7-8 servings, vegetables 4-5 servings, fruits 4-5 servings, lowfat or fat free dairy products 2-3 servings, lean meats, poultry, & fish 2 or less 3oz a day, & nuts, seeds, & dry beans to 4-5 a week, significantly reduced heart disease/attack in women ages 50 & up. Again this study did not include men, however, we are all only human right? So men don’t despair, we have had our studies too. They concluded nearly the same results pertaining to exercise that is, & of course there is no reason to believe that improving our diet would not have the same effect on us as well.

In case the theme here is missed, exercise is the main component to overall long-term good health & quality of life! Don’t take chances with your health. Call a fitness professional today, Chicago Training Core can help. Call 773.593.6846

If you are considering hiring a private personal fitness trainer in the Chicago, Illinois area, contact us at 1.773.593.6846. Or visit us at http://www.chicagotrainingcore.com