Heart disease modifiable risk factors - inactivity
An inactive lifestyle is a risk factor for coronary heart disease. Regular moderate to vigorous physical activity helps prevent diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Exercise that promotes endurance (aerobic exercise such as brisk walking, bicycling, and jogging) or muscle strength (resistance training with free weights or weight machines) helps prevent coronary artery disease. Physical activity can help control blood cholesterol, diabetes, and obesity as well as help lower blood pressure in some people.
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Review Date:
7/14/2024 Reviewed By: Michael A. Chen, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical School, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team. |
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