Studies have found that exercising four to five times a week can slow cardiovascular aging

study published in the new issue of
says exercising four to five times a week for more than 30 minutes at a time can slow cardiovascular aging and keep the heart young.
age, the arteries responsible for delivering blood to the body usually harden gradually, leading to an increased risk of heart disease. Although studies have shown that physical activity reduces the overall risk of death from heart disease, the optimal exercise "dose" required to delay cardiovascular aging has been the focus of discussion in the industry.
researchers at the American Institute of Sports and Environmental Medicine studied 102 older people over the age of 60 who had been exercising for more than 25 years, grouped them according to how often they exercised, and measured how hardened their arteries and blood vessels were.
found that different exercise frequencies affect arterial blood vessels of different sizes. Exercise 2 to 3 times a week for more than 30 minutes can slow the hardening of the middle arteries, which mainly deliver aerobic blood to the head and neck, while keeping the aorta, which mainly delivers aerobic blood to the chest and abdomen, young, requires 4 to 5 exercises per week for more than 30 minutes at a time.
researchers say that while the study does not take into account factors such as exercise intensity, exercise style, eating habits, and social background that may affect cardiovascular health, the latest findings could help develop long-term exercise plans to slow cardiovascular aging. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)