This is because a coronary artery is completely blocked from receiving any blood. Furthermore, atherosclerosis of the cerebral vessels leads to cerebral infarction, which is the most common cause of strokes leading to the death of brain tissue. There is no clear evidence that regular exercise that is discontinued has long-term protective effects for risk factors. This means that the benefits of physical activity are transient and are lost rapidly once the person assumes a sedentary lifestyle. This shows the importance of maintaining your fitness program for the rest of your life.
Obesity is associated with physical inactivity.
However, all obesity is not the same. The distribution of body fat is also important. Individuals with a large waist circumference compared to hip circumference have a higher risk of CAD and sudden death. Ratios of waist to hip circumferences greater than 0.95 for men and greater than 0.80 for women are associated with CAD risk factors of insulin resistance, high cholesterol, and hypertension. While you cannot control all of the risk factors, you have a strong influence on the majority of them.