After a heart attack, you probably are not thinking of hitting the gym or exercising in general, but you really should. There is strong evidence that engaging in regular aerobic activity post-heart attack can help reduce the risk of death.
Many believe that exercising after a heart attack would be dangerous, as it puts stress on the heart. But in actuality, you aren’t damaging the heart, but you are strengthening it. One important note is that if you weren’t very active prior to a heart attack, after your heart attack isn’t the time to become an athlete, but you can carefully and gradually work your way into regular exercise.
