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Dan Gordon, Professor of Exercise Physiology, Anglia Ruskin University

Why isometric exercises are so good for you

Isometric exercises involve contracting your muscles. Odua Images/ Shutterstock

Exercise is great for improving heart health. But the thought of hitting the gym or going for a jog might put some people off from doing it. And, if you have a heart condition already, such dynamic exercises may not be safe to do.

The good news is, you don’t necessarily need to do a vigorous workout to see heart benefits. You can even improve your heart health by holding still and trying really hard not to move.

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