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Why Yoga and Cardio Should Be a Part of Your Fitness Routine

The combination could improve heart health.

By Amy Schlinger
Last updated June 19, 2024
Why Yoga and Cardio Should Be a Part of Your Fitness Routine

Exercise can be a powerful way to improve your health. But depending on your goals, different types of exercise may have different benefits—especially if you’re predisposed to conditions like heart disease.

For instance, cardiovascular or aerobic exercise has been shown to strengthen the heart muscle and make it more efficient at pumping blood, as well as help lower other heart disease risks such as cholesterol levels and blood pressure.

That’s great—but what additional benefits might occur if someone with heart disease symptoms did aerobic exercise and another kind of activity, such as yoga?

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