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Exercise with Heart Disease

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Moving safely with heart disease

Exercise is the most potent medicine for heart disease — but intensity needs to be calibrated. Cardiac rehab principles apply even years after diagnosis.

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Match the exercise to the benefit

Connect each exercise type to its cardiovascular benefit.

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Fact

Cardiac rehab — the underused medicine

Formal cardiac rehab after a heart event reduces 5-year mortality by 25-35% (similar effect size to statins). Yet only 25-30% of eligible patients enrol. If you've had an MI, stent, or bypass and weren't offered cardiac rehab — ask. The first 12 weeks of supervised exercise + education is the highest-yield window for slowing CV aging.

25-35% 5-yr mortality reduction

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Find your safe zone

Heart-rate zones for someone with established CHD. Always confirm with cardiologist before HIIT.

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Warning signs to stop

Tap each — these mean stop the session and call your cardiologist.

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Takeaway

Key Takeaway

Start with Zone 2 (brisk walking) and light resistance. Build gradually with medical clearance. Even 20 minutes daily transforms cardiac outcomes.

20 min daily minimum

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