Tag: Why is 90 minutes of exercise per week the ideal amount?

It may seem like an oversimplification to say that exercise can prevent a heart attack. There are so many factors involved -- genetics, arterial damage from high blood pressure, and clogged arteries all play into it. The shocking thing is that it's not oversimplified.
In the vast majority of people, getting regular exercise can dramatically lower the risk of heart disease, the risk of heart attack even after the arteries are clogged, and the risk of a second heart attack. The laundry list of heart-disease symptoms that respond to exercise includes blood pressure, circulation, stress, weight and cholesterol levels.