The best types of exercise are those that involve your whole body, such as walking, cycling, jogging, rowing, cross-country skiing or swimming. Your doctor and rehabilitation therapists may also prescribe activities to increase your strength and flexibility. Your doctor will probably recommend that you make some changes in your diet, such as cutting back on fat and cholesterol and watching your salt intake. If you smoke, you will have to quit. Your doctor may also suggest that you learn better ways to deal with stress, such as relaxation training and deep breathing.
Most people go back to work within one to three months after having a heart attack.
The amount of time you stay off from work depends on the condition of your heart and how strenuous your work is. You can probably start having sex again in three to four weeks after your heart attack. As with other types of activity, you may need to start out slowly and work your way back into your normal patterns. Don't be afraid of sex because of your heart attack. Try different positions if one position seems to make you uncomfortable.