Heart Health: Improving Cardiovascular Endurance & Pulse Rate

Heart health management involves tracking pulse rate standards, utilizing cardiac stress tests, and implementing nutritional strategies to regulate sodium and cholesterol.

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What Are the Benefits of a Good Cardiovascular System?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Paula Quinene

Your cardiovascular system is made up of your heart, arteries, veins and capillaries. The heart has four separate chambers--two atria, or upper chambers, and two ventricles, or lower chambers. The right atrium and ventricle accept blood from your body and pump it into your lungs.

Paula Quinene is an Expert/Talent, Writer and Content Evaluator for Demand Media, with more than 1,500 articles published primarily in health, fitness and nutrition. She has been an avid weight trainer and runner since 1988. She has worked in the fitness industry since 1990. She graduated with a Bachelor's in exercise science from the University of Oregon and continues to train clients as an ACSM-Certified Health Fitness Specialist.