The Best Types of Exercise to Prevent Heart Disease & Stabilize Plaque

Most people think exercise is only about weight loss or burning calories, but exercise directly impacts your heart arteries, plaque stability, inflammation, insulin resistance, metabolic health, blood pressure, and long-term cardiovascular risk. In this video, I break down the major types of exercise and how each one affects heart health differently: ✔️ Strength training ✔️ Walking & moderate aerobic exercise ✔️ HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) ✔️ Vigorous activity We’ll discuss how exercise can: Lower inflammation Improve insulin resistance and metabolic health Improve endothelial and vascular function Help stabilize and harden vulnerable plaque Improve blood pressure and cardiovascular fitness Reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke Support longevity and healthy aging I also explain why combining different forms of exercise may provide the greatest cardiovascular benefit not just for prevention, but potentially for slowing progression of heart disease. Exercise is one of the most powerful tools we have in preventive cardiology, and the benefits go far beyond appearance or weight loss. Dr. Mona Shah, MD Triple Board-Certified Preventive Cardiologist Preventive Cardiology & Longevity