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Strength training (sometimes called resistance training) is great for heart health. You can use weights, bodyweight or resistance bands to build muscle size and strength. It could be as simple as push-ups, squats and lunges at home, or built into daily activities like carrying groceries, gardening or taking the stairs. As well as being good for mental health, sleep and bone density, strength training is linked to a lower risk of heart attack, stroke and heart disease-related death, and has a positive effect on blood pressure and cholesterol. Combined with regular aerobic exercise and a healthy diet, strength training rounds out a well-balanced approach to protecting your heart, even though many people find it the hardest habit to start.You can read more at www.heartfoundation.org.au/blog/how-strength-training-impacts-your-heartVisit our website to learn about the health services we provide at Magill Family Practice or call us on (08) 8331 9061. www.magillfamilypractice.com.au/
Regularly moving our bodies can help us sleep better, have more energy, boost our mood, and feel stronger to do everyday tasks with ease. It can also give us the chance to catch up with loved ones, connect to nature, and keep our furry friends healthy and happy.If you're ready to get a little more movement into your day, check out the Move More, Feel Good campaign. Whether it’s a 3-minute exercise plan, a 4-week “move more” challenge, or just finding an idea for a new healthy habit, LiveLighter have a range of guides, resources, and workout builders that are ready to go, at livelighter.com.au/being-activeVisit our website to learn about the health services we provide at Magill Family Practice or call us on (08) 8331 9061. www.magillfamilypractice.com.au/
There are three main types of muscle in your body. These are skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, and cardiac muscle. Skeletal muscle is muscle that is attached to your bones, and helps in moving you around. Smooth muscle is present in internal structures of the body like the digestive tract. Finally, cardiac muscle is a special kind of muscle that powers your heart.Although each of the three types of muscle do different things, all 600 muscles in your body are made up of the same stuff: thousands of fibres in bundles, wrapped up together in membranes, ready to power your body by contracting and relaxing when needed.To work properly, your muscles need glucose from dietary carbohydrates, as well as electrolytes and minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium.Read more at www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/musclesVisit our website to learn about the health services we provide at Magill Family Practice or call us on (08) 8331 9061. www.magillfamilypractice.com.au/