Key result
Regular exercise significantly reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and improves myocardial function, endothelial function, and lipid profiles.
Why the study?
Does regular exercise reduce the risk of developing and help manage cardiovascular diseases?
Does regular exercise reduce the risk of developing and help manage cardiovascular diseases?
Regular exercise, adhering to guideline-recommended durations and intensities, is a fundamental lifestyle intervention for the prevention and management of cardiovascular diseases.
Exercise supports CV risk reduction; leaves open optimal dosing and adherence in high-risk groups.
Regular exercise has significant benefits for cardiovascular health and helps reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. It improves myocardial function, enhances endothelial function, reduces systemic inflammation, impacts the autonomic nervous system, and leads to metabolic adaptations. Epidemiological and clinical studies consistently show an association between exercise and reduced cardiovascular risk, including lower incidence of coronary artery disease, hypertension, stroke, and improved lipid profile. Various organizations provide exercise guidelines, recommending at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise per week, along with muscle-strengthening activities. Individualization of exercise programs based on health status and fitness level is important.
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Anning Zhang (2023) conducted a review in Cardiovascular diseases. Exercise vs. Physical inactivity was evaluated. Regular exercise significantly reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and improves myocardial function, endothelial function, and lipid profiles.
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