Want to be heart healthy and practice yoga

In cold winter, many people do not like to go out for activities, but prefer to stay indoors to surf the Internet and watch TV. As a result, as winter passes, they find that they have gained a lot of weight. Some people also develop cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure due to lack of exercise. To this end, Professor Chen Yanjun from the Department of Cardiology at the Fourth Hospital of Harbin Medical University specifically reminded that even in winter, appropriate exercise is indispensable. Among them, yoga is a very good indoor exercise method.

According to reports, the cardiovascular system is the transmission system of the human body. Medicine believes that the muscles and myocardium in the heart are unconscious. However, there is evidence that some experienced yogis can use the myocardium to control the heartbeat at will. The role of yoga is to strengthen the body's resistance to the effects of psychological and physiological stress on the heart through physical and mental practice. Change old bad habits through yoga and develop a lifestyle that is harmonious and balanced with nature. Yoga can also relax the body deeply. Deep relaxation can stabilize the heartbeat and eliminate the stimulation of anxiety and stress. Over time, practice step by step can restore the body and mind to a healthy state.

Professor Chen pointed out in particular that winter exercise has its own characteristics. Because the climate is cold and dry, endurance training with high intensity is not advocated for ordinary people, which will increase the burden on the heart. For example, getting up too early to exercise will cause lack of sleep and excessive fatigue, which is not conducive to your health. In addition to yoga, jogging and brisk walking are also good winter sports methods. Each time you jog or brisk walking for more than 30 minutes, it is best to sweat to the extent of sweating, which will achieve a good effect on enhancing myocardial function. (Internship Editor: Li Jianhong)