One of the benefits of exercise is improved cholesterol levels. HDL cholesterol is known as good cholesterol, and having high levels of HDL is beneficial. Many people can improve their HDL levels through exercise.
Research has shown that exercise stimulates enzymes that help move bad cholesterol from the blood to the liver, allowing it to be excreted with bile. It has also been stipulated that exercise increases the size of protein particles that carry cholesterol through the blood, reducing the possibility that small particles clog arteries.
Individuals with certain genetic variants will do well to increase their good cholesterol levels while exercising, while carriers of other genetic variants are less likely to lower their bad cholesterol levels through exercise alone.
