Safe Exercise for Heart Disease Patients WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Safe Exercise for Heart Disease Patients
Exercises such as swimming, cycling, jogging, skiing, aerobics, and walking are generally safe for heart disease patients. It is recommended by the American Heart Association that patients engage in physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.1 It is best to consult with a health care professional before beginning a new exercise routine.2
Fast Facts:
- One of the primary risk factors for heart disease is inactivity.2
- Yoga can help to lower blood pressure.2
- It may be a good idea to have a stress test done prior to engaging in new exercises.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ American Heart Association: Exercise and Fitness
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 A.D.A.M. (via The New York Times Health): Exercise's Effects On The Heart
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 21, 2009
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Heart and safe exercise, Exercising safely with heart disease, Heart Disease and Safe Exercise, Safe Exercise and Heart Disease
- Last update: Oct. 21, 2009
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