For thousands of years it has been evident to many different civilizations that exercise is important to good physical health. Quotations dating back to the ancient Greeks clearly reveal that those who exercised were less likely to fall ill.
“Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it”
Although it seems obvious, these claims have now been proven by multiple scientific trials and it is now clearly evident that increasing levels of physical activity result in a reduction in cardiovascular disease suffering and deaths (heart disease, heart attacks, heart failure, strokes).
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Interestingly these studies have also shown that even after someone has developed one of these diseases or had a heart attack, exercise can improve the disease outcome dramatically and can prevent further events from occurring.
Contrary to popular belief there are in fact very few cardiovascular disease states in which people are advised not to exercise, and even then restrictions are generally temporary and still allow for some form of physical activity.
So there is no doubt that exercise is vitally important in both preventing disease and treating disease, but the problem has always been in the translation of this knowledge to the general public. With over 70% of Americans not getting enough exercise, it is no wonder we have a problem on our hands.
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One of the biggest problems that has been repeatedly evident with my own patients is that there is a distinct lack of information as to what exercise to do after someone has been diagnosed with a cardiovascular disease such as Coronary Artery Disease or Heart Failure or what to do after they have had an event such as a Heart Attack.
This is a time when people can be vulnerable and confused and as a result often choose to do nothing at all as they are scared that exercise may actually not be good for them. Many physicians also struggle with guiding patients, as they themselves may be unsure of what is ‘safe’.
The fact is that more times than not, despite what disease has been diagnosed, there is some form of exercise that people can and should be doing to improve their outcomes and reduce the risk of death. They just need to know what!
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Here at our expert Cardiologists and Medical Practitioners are developing an extensive online centre dedicated to providing the public with everything you need to know about what exercise you should be doing to both prevent and treat cardiovascular disease.
We aim to provide comprehensive guidelines that are both informative and safe in an effort to help those who suffer from cardiovascular disease to improve their own health and longevity.Heart failure is the heart’s inability to adequately deliver blood and oxygen to the body. About six million Americans (one to two percent) have heart failure. It causes fatigue, shortness of breath, and low exercise tolerance.
For the most part, exercise programs are safe and effective for people with heart failure. Cardiac rehab programs work best for those patients who take their prescribed medications, have a low-sodium diet, and are physically active.
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Evidence shows that regular exercise programs increase function and reduce symptoms. Overall, increased activity improves quality of life. However, the effects of training are lost within three weeks of inactivity. To have a major positive impact on your health, exercise must be a regular part of your life.
Being fit will help you better perform daily activities. Doing even low-level tasks can mean the difference between living and working on your own and becoming physically disabled. The key is to find and follow a program that meets your individual needs and concerns.
There is strong evidence that both aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercise programs help. So try to do both. If you are just starting out, do more aerobic exercise. Over time, add resistance workouts. Doing both types will bring even more benefits for your symptoms, functional capacity, and overall health and fitness.
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The American College of Sports Medicine and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity, or a combination of both for adults. They also suggest twice-a-week muscle strengthening. Begin your program with low- to moderate-intensity activities you can handle. However, if you are medically supervised, brief, high-intensity exercise is possible and effective. Follow the FITT principle to design and implement a safe, effective, and enjoyable program. F = frequency, I = intensity, T = time, and T = type (Pescatello et al., 2013).
Being inactive leads to muscle atrophy and strength loss. Health care providers used to be concerned about resistance training and its demands on the heart. However, further research shows that strength training is not harmful when proper precautions are taken. There is good evidence that moderate-intensity resistance training improves your ability to function and promotes good health. Follow the FITT principal when creating a resistance exercise program, too.
Design your exercise program for maximum benefit and minimum risk to your health and physical condition. Consider reaching out to an appropriately credentialed exercise professional* to work with you and your doctor. Together, you can establish realistic goals and design a safe, effective, and enjoyable program.
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[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he days are getting longer and temperatures are consistently into the double digits- May is the perfect month to come out of hibernation and get back into an exercise routine! Exercise is, after all, one of the most effective ways to reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. So, it’s probably no coincidence that May is “Exercise is Medicine” Month.
Most Canadians are not meeting their physical activity guidelines, according to Dr. Karen Fleming, including pregnant women and new moms. “We want to make sure women are as active as they can be, ” says Dr. Fleming, a family physician at Sunnybrook who started the 4P Clinic earlier this year. The first of its kind in Toronto, the clinic aims to help new moms lower their risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
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Dr. Fleming says “a prescription for exercise is often as effective, if not better than, a prescription for medication when it comes to preventing cardiovascular disease.” See the infographic below for more information and tips on reducing your risk of developing cardiovascular disease:
Cardiovascular disease can affect men and women at any age. But, women who experienced certain complications during pregnancy, like gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia, are at higher risk of strokes, heart attacks and Type 2 Diabetes later in life.
Losing weight: Getting 150 minutes of exercise per week is an important part of losing weight. Even exercising in 10 minute bursts is beneficial
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Eating y: A diet that is low in fat and sodium, and rich in fruit, vegetables and dairy products helps to manage blood pressure, diabetes and a y body weight
Sybil Millar is the Communications Advisor for Infection Prevention and Control, Infectious Diseases, the Ross Tilley Burn Centre and the Critical Care program at Sunnybrook.
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