Heart Attacks at Gym: How Can you prevent it?

Today, we are going to talk about important tips and precautions to take while working out, especially if you have health issues like high blood pressure or high cholesterol.

• Exercising is great for your health but it's crucial to be mindful of certain factors to prevent heart attacks.
• Pre-gym health checks: Before you hit the gym, make sure to get these tests done. Cholesterol levels. High cholesterol can lead to heart issues.
• Blood pressure: Knowing your blood pressure helps prevent hypertension. Sugar level: High blood sugar can lead to diabetes.
• Understand your health: It's essential to talk to your doctor about your health conditions.  Discuss conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Your doctor can advise on the types of exercises that are safe and effective for you.
• Avoid intense workouts initially: Don't jump into intense workouts right away. Start with normal workouts and gradually increase the intensity. Always remember to warm up before
  any intense exercise to prevent strain on your heart.
• Limit sugar intake: The FDA recommends that a healthy adult should not consume more than 30 grams of sugar per day. Excessive sugar can lead to diabetes and obesity.
• Limit salt intake: Similarly, a healthy person should not consume more than 5 grams of salt per day as high salt intake can lead to high blood pressure and other heart diseases.
• Monitor your health regularly: Keep track of your blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels. Blood pressure. A systolic pressure of 120 to 130 mm/hg and a diastolic pressure of 70 to 80 mmHg is considered normal. Anything higher is considered hypertension.
• Blood sugar. A normal range is 70 to 100 mg dl. Higher levels indicate hyperglycemia. 
• Cholesterol. Total cholesterol less than 200 mg per deciliter is normal. Higher levels indicate high cholesterol.
• By following these tips and precautions, you can make your gym sessions safer and more effective. Always remember to consult with your healthcare professional for personalized advice. Stay healthy and keep exercising. 

Suggested Read: Check Your Heart Rate using Cardiac Risk Calculator 

Source:-
1. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/files/docs/public/heart/phy_active.pdf

2. Heart Health Checklist. (n.d.). Heart Health Checklist. Retrieved May 15, 2024, from https://osumedicine.com/heart-health-checklist/

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