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Exercise and chronic disease: Get the facts
Do I need to take special steps before getting started?
What kind of discomfort can I expect?
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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 do anything special before getting started?
How can I expect to feel?
What else do I need to know?
What kind of discomfort can I expect?
Content
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 do anything special before getting started?
How can I expect to feel?
What else do I need to know?
Content
By Mayo Clinic Staff
People with long-lasting disease, also known as chronic disease, need to exercise. Exercise can help people with long-lasting conditions cope with symptoms and improve their overall health. Long-lasting condition can include heart disease, diabetes, depression, or back or joint pain.
It's important to talk with a healthcare professional before starting to exercise. Find out from your health professional what exercises to do and how to do them safely.
