It also contributes to other risk factors including obesity, high blood pressure and a low level of HDL cholesterol. Even moderate intensity physical activity such as brisk walking is beneficial when done regularly for a total of 30 minutes or longer on most days. Regular aerobic physical activity increases a person's capacity for exercise. It also plays a role in both primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. There is a relationship between physical inactivity and cardiovascular mortality.
Exercise can help control blood lipid abnormalities, diabetes and obesity.
The results of pooled studies show that persons who modify their behavior after heart attack to include regular exercise have better rates of survival. Some forms of continuous activities involve using the large muscles in your arms or legs, called aerobic exercises. They specifically benefit the heart because they make the heart work more efficiently during exercise and at rest. Brisk walking, jumping rope, jogging, bicycling, cross-country skiing and dancing are examples of aerobic exercises that increase one's endurance capacity. Moderate intensity physical activities for 30 minutes on most days provide some benefits.