EXERCISING TO HEALTH - HOW MUCH, HOW SOON

Exercise plays an important role in health, and this article provides the advice you'll need to get your patients started. Most of the preprogram physical and history can be incorporated into a routine office visit, but some patients may also need an exercise ECG. Many people prefer a casual exercise program, but those who want a formal program need an exercise prescription that takes into account type, intensity, duration, frequency, and progression of exercise-and that will be fun enough to keep the patient motivated.