If you are not used to regular exercise, talk with your health care team before starting an exercise program.
maintain your ideal body weight
manage your cholesterol levels, stress level and blood pressure
improve your muscle tone
improve how well your heart and circulation work
increase your resistance to fatigue
help prevent blood clots from forming in your arteries
improve your mental and emotional well-being
decrease your blood fats
suppress your appetite.
Help manage this risk by beginning and maintaining an exercise program. Start small, but keep at it. Your health care team will have suggestions for you.
Participating in cardiac rehabilitation is one way to start an exercise routine.
