The Merits of Exercise

American Heart Association
2001-05-31

Do we get enough exercise from our daily activities? What are the benefits of regular physical activity? Informative guides for you patients.

The pamphlets below are being made available through the collaborative efforts of the American Heart Association (AHA) and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). These pamphlets were originally developed by the NHLBI (NIH 81-1677) and have been adapted and reprinted by the American Heart Association for use in public education and community service programs.

Do we get enough exercise from our daily activities? http://www.nih.gov/health/exercise/3.htm

What are the benefits of regular physical activity?
http://www.nih.gov/health/exercise/3.htm#benefits