Exercise is important for all adults. Working out can be especially beneficial for those with heart or kidney disease. Regular exercise helps with weight management, blood pressure control, and blood sugar control (if you have pre-diabetes or diabetes). In some cases, it can also slow the progression of heart or kidney disease. In addition to keeping your body healthy, exercising can also help you feel better, both mentally and physically.
Starting to incorporate exercise into your routine can be a challenge at first, but there are many ways to make working out fun and easy to fit into your day. For tips on building your own exercise routine and staying on track with your goals, download Healthmap Solutions’ patient resource, “Exercising for Health.” Find it in English or Spanish at the links below.