OF 70. NEW RESEARCH SPOTLIGHTS THE BENEFITS OF MUSCULAR STRENGTH WHEN IT COMES TO MAINTAINING YOUR CARDIO VASCULAR HEALTH. THE EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF CARDIOLOGY STUDIED 900 PEOPLE FOR TEN YEARS. THE RESULTS SHOW THAT STRONG LEG MUSCLES MAY BE LINKED WITH BETTER OUTCOMES. AFTER A HEART ATTACK. THE RECOMMENDED EXERCISE IS JUST A SIMPLE 12 TO 15 REPS WITH RESISTANCE TO GET THE BENEFITS OF GAINING MUSCULAR STRENGTH. BON SECOURS SAINT FRANCIS OFFERS PHYSICAL THERAPY AND CARDIAC REHAB PROGRAMS. A TESTED QUADRICEP STRENGTH WHICH IS AN EASY THING TO ASSESS AND AFTER THEY LOOKED AT THESE PARTICIPANTS OVER A TEN YEAR PERIOD, THEY SHOWED THAT INDIVIDUALS THAT HAD A HIGHER LEVEL OF QUADRICEP STRENGTH WERE TWICE AS LIKELY TO NOT HAVE HEART FAILURE AFTER A HEART ATTACK AS THOSE THAT FELL INTO THAT LOWER CATEGORY. BROOKE SAYS MUSCLE STRENGTHENING
New research spotlights benefits of muscular strength in maintaining heart health
Updated: 6:15 PM EDT Jun 5, 2023
It’s no secret that muscular strength matters and that it helps with daily activities. But new research shows that it also helps with cardiovascular health. “There’s new evidence that is showing that muscular strength may play a role in heart health and how the heart functions and even a new study that shows it may play a part in recovery from a heart attack and preventing heart failure,” said Belinda Brooks, Bon Secours St. Francis exercise physiologist. The study came from the European Society of Cardiology. “A group of researchers out of Europe have shared information that shows a connection with quadricep strength and heart failure prevention after a heart attack,” said Brooks. More news (video will continue after links.)Greenville children’s choir invited back to Capitol after 1st performance was cut short by policeMusic festival planned in Upstate announces ‘hottest selling artist’ has been added to lineupUnclaimed prize: Powerball ticket worth $1 million sold in CarolinasNine hundred people participated in the decade-long study. “They tested quadricep strength, which is an easy thing to assess, and after they looked at these participants over a 10-year period, they showed that individuals that had a higher level of quadricep strength were twice as likely to not have heart failure after a heart attack, as those that fell into that lower category,” said Brooks.The results also show that strong leg muscles may be linked to better outcomes after a heart attack. “We want to find ways to get people working and put strength training in a program. Twice a week is kind of the frequency we’re looking at; we want to hit all the major muscle groups. So, legs, abs, back, arms, all that,” said Brooks. The recommended exercise I just a simple 12, 50, 15 reps, with resistance, to get the benefits of gaining muscular strength. Bon Secours offers physical therapy and cardiac rehab programs. “It is something that can benefit all ages and all levels of fitness. You don’t have to be an athlete, and you don’t have to be a bodybuilder to benefit from strength training. It’s good for everybody,” said Brooks.
It’s no secret that muscular strength matters and that it helps with daily activities. But new research shows that it also helps with cardiovascular health.
“There’s new evidence that is showing that muscular strength may play a role in heart health and how the heart functions and even a new study that shows it may play a part in recovery from a heart attack and preventing heart failure,” said Belinda Brooks, Bon Secours St. Francis exercise physiologist.
The study came from the European Society of Cardiology.
“A group of researchers out of Europe have shared information that shows a connection with quadricep strength and heart failure prevention after a heart attack,” said Brooks.
More news (video will continue after links.)
Nine hundred people participated in the decade-long study.
“They tested quadricep strength, which is an easy thing to assess, and after they looked at these participants over a 10-year period, they showed that individuals that had a higher level of quadricep strength were twice as likely to not have heart failure after a heart attack, as those that fell into that lower category,” said Brooks.
The results also show that strong leg muscles may be linked to better outcomes after a heart attack.
“We want to find ways to get people working and put strength training in a program. Twice a week is kind of the frequency we’re looking at; we want to hit all the major muscle groups. So, legs, abs, back, arms, all that,” said Brooks.
The recommended exercise I just a simple 12, 50, 15 reps, with resistance, to get the benefits of gaining muscular strength.
Bon Secours offers physical therapy and cardiac rehab programs.
“It is something that can benefit all ages and all levels of fitness. You don’t have to be an athlete, and you don’t have to be a bodybuilder to benefit from strength training. It’s good for everybody,” said Brooks.
