Exercise& Heart Attacks
1:57 minutes
If you have Coronary Artery Disease, or if you have had a Heart Attack, talk to your doctor and an OptiHealth Medical-Fitness Technician about a Therapeutic Fitness Training program as part of your medical treatment plan.
Video Notes
Walking is very effective in preventing heart attacks.
Range of Health Benefits:
The best results are seen in individuals that include additional Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes, such as better nutrition and better stress management.
Conclusion: Regular Exercise prevents Heart Attacks.
- The positive health effects of walking are clearly dose-dependent.
- The more you walk, the lower your risk.
Range of Health Benefits:
- Walking 1 hour per week (15 minutes per day, 4 days per week) = decreases risk by 29%
- Walking 5 hours per week (45 minutes per day, 7 days per week) = decreases risk by 54%
- Walking vigorously 5 hours per week provides added protection = decreases risk by 59%
The best results are seen in individuals that include additional Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes, such as better nutrition and better stress management.
Conclusion: Regular Exercise prevents Heart Attacks.