Exercise: Physical Activity for Heart & Health

Exercise IS important to your heart and health. It should be something you enjoy and can do most days for 30-60 minutes. This book will help you make wise decisions about exercise. It will help you understand the good effects that exercise can have on your body. It also gives you actual exercise programs to try. People who already exercise can use this book as well as people who are just thinking about exercise. It can be used by people who have just had a heart attack, heart surgery, angioplasty, a stent or other heart or health problems, and by healthy people of all ages. Before starting any regular exercises, know the exact state of your health. If you are already under a doctor’s care, get his or her advice before doing any exercise. Most of all, we want you to exercise safely and have fun doing it.