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Getting regular exercise has many well-known benefits, including improving sleep, lowering blood pressure, and preventing heart disease.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends about 150 minutes (2.5 hours) of moderate-intensity exercise (such as brisk walking) per week. This is about three exercise sessions a week. While this may seem like a lot, taking small steps day by day can go a long way in helping you live a healthier life.
It can often be challenging for patients to continue exercising once they have started. If you are not currently active, it’s important to gradually work your way up slowly (e.g., from walking) to more challenging activities (e.g., running) to prevent injury. In addition to aerobic exercise like walking, running, or riding a bike, the CDC recommends muscle-strengthening exercises at least two days a week. These exercises will help boost your metabolism, balance, and coordination and prevent falls.
It may be helpful to track your progress by using an exercise diary. This can keep you accountable on those days when motivation might be low. =
Exercise also plays a crucial role in your cardiac rehab program. Your rehab team will work with you to develop an exercise plan that works for you and helps control your risk factors for heart disease, including blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and blood sugar.