What is Cardio Exercises?
Category: Exercises
See also: Treadmill, Elliptical, Stationary Bike
Cardio exercise is important for a healthy heart and weight loss. Cardio exercises begin with a warm up to gradually increase heart rate. Pace and intensity are increased your pace over time. Workouts end with a cool down to slow the heart rate promoting relaxation and muscles flexibility.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 27 | 7 | |
| Constipation | 1 | 1 | |
| Coronary artery disease | 1 | 0 | |
| Epilepsy | 1 | 1 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 1 | 1 | |
| Heart attack (myocardial infarction) | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 8 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Cardio Exercises
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle and joint pain | 1 | |
| Stiffness in muscles and joints | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Cardio Exercises
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 3 | |
| Doctor's advice | 1 | |
| Expense | 1 | |
| Side effects too severe | 1 |
Duration
Stopped doing Cardio Exercises
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 1 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 1 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 1 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 1 |
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