The goal of this chapter is to review the scientific evidence regarding the benefits and safety
of physical activity and exercise with respect to a series of health outcomes. Brief coverage …

Substantial data exist on the benefits of physical activity in both primary and secondary
prevention of cardiovascular disease. These data are well documented in American Heart …

Opinion statement Regular physical activity decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease
and modifies multiple cardiovascular risk factors. The optimum amount of exercise continues …

Regular physical activity using large muscle groups, such as walking, running, or swimming,
produces cardiovascular adaptations that increase exercise capacity, endurance, and …

■ Summary There are a total of 30 publications regarding the role physical exercise in
primary prevention of coronary artery disease, nearly a quarter of a million patients have …

Recently, there has been increasing interest among the lay public and medical communities
concerning the potential benefits of participation in exercise programs. During the past …

Physical activity is a well-established means of reducing the risk and consequences of
nearly all forms of cardiovascular disease. Several exercise training regimens have been …

Opinion statement There are compelling epidemiologic and clinical data demonstrating that
regular physical activity reduces the incidence of atherosclerotic vascular disease. The …

The benefits of exercise to healthy individuals and cardiac patients is well established.
Mortality rates and morbidity rates are reduced significantly by engaging in low intensity …

Sedentary lifestyle is one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). In India,
a large percentage of the people are physically inactive with fewer than 10% engaging in …