Exercise designed to improve cardiovascular health can also reduce the risk of prostate cancer in men by up to 35%. Even a 3% improvement in cardio-respiratory fitness can have a strong effect on the risk of prostate cancer, according to research from the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences in Stockholm. The work is presented in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, and it examines data from more than 57 thousand volunteers. For the strongest effect of the training, it is recommended that it engages all the muscles, the lower part of the body being the most important. This makes brisk walking and jogging a good choice for a cardio workout. The endurance of the cardio-respiratory system can be measured by how much oxygen is used up during intense cardiac work. A 3% improvement within a year, the study found, led to a 35% lower risk of prostate cancer, compared to those whose scores were the same as a year ago or lower. Regular exercise aims to improve cardiovascular health. Exercising the heart strengthens it and makes it stronger. It also improves blood circulation and reduces the risk of cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension and stroke. Thanks to regular training, aerobic or not, it helps to lose excess body fat, which also contributes to the health of the cardiovascular system, as well as to the metabolism. The risk of many types of chronic diseases such as metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes also decreases. Due to the improvement in blood circulation, it is also easier for oxygen to reach all parts of the body, including the muscles and the brain. Muscles can work more efficiently and for longer, and the brain stays healthy. Some cognitive abilities such as memory are also improved. The lungs are another organ that benefits from exercise � their function improves, contributing to the relief of some chronic diseases such as asthma. A variety of activities can be considered aerobic exercise. Running, swimming, sports such as football, volleyball or basketball and cycling are some of the ways to increase your heart rate and maintain good heart health. Some alternative cardio workouts include skiing, dancing, and martial arts. References: Gregory, A. Getting fitter can reduce prostate cancer risk by 35%, study finds. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/jan/30/getting-fitter-can-reduce-prostate-cancer-risk-by-35-study-finds Bolam, K. Association between change in cardiorespiratory fitness and prostate cancer incidence and mortality in 57,652 Swedish men. https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2024/01/03/bjsports-2023-107007.abstract