Reducing risk of heart attack during exercise

Your chance of having a heart attack during exercise is small. Still, if you’re older or out of shape, or if you have heart disease, get your doctor’s OK. Then follow these tips:

Your chance of having a heart attack during exercise is small. Still, if you’re older or out of shape, or if you have heart disease, get your doctor’s OK. Then follow these tips: Exercise regularly Cardiovascular risk rises if you alternate intense workouts with weeks to months of inactivity. Avoid start and stop activities Control physical exertion with a “continuous” form of exercise, such as walking, swimming and cycling. Exercise, don’t compete Avoid physical and emotional intensity in competitive sports. Wait two to three hours after a large meal before exercise Digestion directs blood to your digestive system and away from your heart. Take the talk test – If you can talk easily while exercising, you’re not overexerting. Tailor exercise to the weather – Cut back on speed and distance when it’s hot and humid. Warm up and cool down – This reduces stress on your heart and risk of muscle strain. Don’t walk or jog near heavy traffic – Carbon monoxide pollution reduces oxygen supply to your heart. Listen to your body – If you have dizziness, nausea, weakness, chest pain or shortness of breath, stop exercising and see your doctor.(Source: Mayoclinic)