Research
Adherence
Physical inactivity is associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk, with benefits of activity being larger at low baseline activity levels.
Increase your physical activity, especially if you are currently sedentary. The health benefits are greatest for those who start with low activity levels. Even small increases in movement can reduce your risk of heart disease.
GoodSupportsMEDIUM confidence
The association between sedentary life styles or low physical activity and the risk of CVDs is largely based on observational studies... The benefits of additional activity seem larger at low baseline activity levels than among people who are currently active, indicating a nonlinear dose-response relationship.
Why this rating
Based on consistent observational studies and meta-analysis of clinical trials, though measurement challenges exist.
Source
Worldwide Exposures to Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Associated Health Effects
Ioanna Tzoulaki et al. · Circulation · 2016
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