If you get more exercise, your level of good HDL cholesterol may increase, which could also help to keep your levels of LDL and total cholesterol in check. Your total cholesterol level is in the Desirable range, but your level of bad LDL cholesterol is High.our total cholesterol level is High. Your level of bad LDL cholesterol is Borderline High. Working to bring down your total cholesterol decreases your LDL cholesterol level. You can do this by exercising more and eating less food with saturated fats.