Doctors: Lack of Exercise During Pandemic Worsened Cardiovascular Health

Hong Kong College of Cardiology: 80 percent of cardiovascular disease patients did not exercise sufficiently.

Dr. Lobo emphasized that sitting down too long negatively impacts blood circulation. He suggested, “For every 30 minutes of sitting, you should get up and move for one minute. Sung Pi-lung/The Epoch Times

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has left most people indoors, and many find it hard to maintain their workout routines.

According to a survey by the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, 80 percent of cardiovascular disease patients did not exercise sufficiently. In comparison, 30 percent of adults have reduced their exercise frequency since the pandemic.