Research
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Regular physical exercise reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and CVD mortality in a dose-dependent manner, with moderate activity providing significant risk reduction compared to sedentary behavior.
Start moving. You don't need to be an elite athlete. The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of moderate activity (like brisk walking) or 75 minutes of vigorous activity per week. Even less than that provides benefits. Consistency matters more than intensity for initial gains. Make it a habit, as 50% of people drop out after 6 months.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
A curvilinear relationship exists between CVD and exercise, and a dose-dependent reduction in CVD is associated with increasing exercise... Wahid and group noted an 11% CVD risk reduction with low physical activity... 21% risk reduction with medium physical activity... and 25% risk reduction with high physical activity.
Why this rating
The claim is supported by multiple meta-analyses and cohort studies cited in the review.
Source
Exercise and Cardiovascular Disease
Shashi K. Agarwal · Journal of Preventive Medicine and Holistic Health · 2021
DOI 10.18231/j.jpmhh.2020.011
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