The benefits and risks of aerobic exercise - UpToDate

Physical inactivity is a major health problem worldwide, particularly in resource-abundant countries. The medical literature clearly demonstrates beneficial effects of physical activity on several health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality [1]. Although there are risks associated with exercise in some patients, the benefits outweigh the risks in most patients. This topic will provide an overview of the benefits and risks of aerobic exercise in adults. The benefits and risks of strength training in adults, exercise physiology, and exercise recommendations for children and adolescents, as well as for specific conditions, are discussed in detail elsewhere. (See "Strength training for health in adults: Terminology, principles, benefits, and risks" and "Exercise physiology" and "Physical activity and strength training in children and adolescents: An overview" and "Exercise and fitness in the prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease" and "Obesity in

Physical inactivity is a major health problem worldwide, particularly in resource-abundant countries. The medical literature clearly demonstrates beneficial effects of physical activity on several health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality [1]. Although there are risks associated with exercise in some patients, the benefits outweigh the risks in most patients. This topic will provide an overview of the benefits and risks of aerobic exercise in adults. The benefits and risks of strength training in adults, exercise physiology, and exercise recommendations for chil