Q I heard exercise is good for cholesterol. What kind and how much should I do to see an effect?
A Aerobic exercise like brisk walking, cycling, or swimming, 5 times a week for 30+ minutes each, is the basic recommendation. Aerobic exercise raises good HDL and lowers triglycerides, and adding strength training further boosts metabolism.
Detailed Answer
Aerobic exercise is one of the most effective ways to raise good cholesterol (HDL) and lower triglycerides. Brisk walking, cycling, or swimming that makes you slightly breathless, 5 times a week for 30+ minutes each, is recommended, and adding strength training 2-3 times a week increases muscle mass and raises basal metabolism. Rather than overdoing it from the start, gradually adding 10 minutes at a time is the key to sticking with it long-term.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
In Korean medicine, circulation must be restored for built-up excess to clear. At Dongjedang, alongside treatment to restore metabolism, we guide exercise intensity suited to each person's fitness level so circulation improves without strain. As treatment makes the body lighter, exercise becomes easier, and as exercise takes hold, weight loss and lipid improvement create a positive cycle that reinforces each other.
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