Fitness evaluation and exercise prescription
Mead, W.F.; Hartwig, R.
Journal of Family Practice 13(7): 1039-1050
1981
ISSN/ISBN: 0094-3509 PMID: 7310354 Document Number: 176918
Proper exercise positively affects most of the risk factors of coronary heart disease and frequently enhances the quality of life. Maximum exercise test evaluation is recommended for adults over 35 years of age prior to initiating an exercise program. Key elements for an adult exercise program include activities for flexibility, muscular tone, and cardiorespiratory endurance. Proper warm-up may improve performance and reduces the potential for injury. Exercise motivation is enhanced by variation.