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Physical inactivity increases the risk of many chronic disorders. Numerous studies have convincingly demonstrated that undertaking and maintaining moderate levels of physical activity (e.g., brisk walking 3 h a week) greatly reduces the blood pressure. Constant and adequate pressure in the arterial system is required to drive blood into all of the organs. Abnormally low blood pressure results in inadequate perfusion of organs, while abnormally high blood pressure can cause heart disease, vascular disease, and stroke. Exercise may affect the risk of developing clinically manifested coronary artery disease through two mechanisms. One is a direct effect on the heart and circulation, such as increasing blood flow through collateral blood vessels or improving cardiac output. The other is an indirect impact through the effect of exercise on risk factors such as obesity, blood pressure, or blood concentration of lipoprotein fractions [1, 2].

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