Physical activity and physical training as method of prevention of cardiovascular diseases

Abstract

A growing body of data demonstrates that exercise capacity is a potentially stronger predictor of mortality than established risk factors such as smoking, hypertension, obesity, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Individuals who maintain a regular program of PA that is longer in duration, of greater intensity, or both are likely to derive greater benefit than those who engage in lesser amounts. In this review, the authors have shown the possibility of assessing physical activity and the main provisions of the appointment of physical training to improve and preserve the cardiorespiratory fitness.