 [ Symptoms ] are there exercises to avoid if i have fibromyalgia [ Disease ] although hdl levels are genetically linked and tend to be lower in males there are some things you can do to help increase your levels here are some ideas exercise on a regular basis    30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise on most days replace saturated fats animal fatsbaked goodsfried foods etc with plant sources of fat including vegetable oils olive oil and canola avocado nuts and seeds and nut butters drink alcohol in moderation if you do not drink now there is no need to start eat a diet that is low in refined carbohydrates white bread sugar candy etc  but high in fruits vegetables whole grains lean protein and healthy fats include soy in your diet for more details on increasing hdl cholesterol see this webmd article good luck