A lack of regular physical activity increases your risk for many heart conditions, including high blood pressure. The remedy is to include exercise as a regular part of your daily or weekly routine. Daily exercise is a remedy or preventive measure for cardiovascular problems. By increasing blood flow and promoting cardiovascular efficiency, exercise provides benefits to your entire circulatory system. Additionally, regular exercise trains your heart to respond quickly and efficiently to external physical stresses.
Credits
| Author | Robin Parks, MS |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition |
| Last Updated | April 24, 2007 |



