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Exercise and chronic disease: Get the facts
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How can exercise improve a chronic condition?
What exercises are safe?
How often, how much and at what intensity can I safely exercise?
Do I need to take special steps before getting started?
What kind of discomfort can I expect?
What else do I need to know?
What kind of discomfort can I expect?
Talk to your doctor about what kind of discomfort you might expect during or after exercise, as well as any tips for minimizing your pain. Find out what type or degree of pain might be normal and what might be a sign of something more serious.
If you have heart disease, for example, signs or symptoms that you should stop exercising include dizziness, unusual shortness of breath, chest pain or an irregular heartbeat.
