Concept information
social science subjects
health and social care
lifestyle medicine and health
cardiovascular medicine
Preferred term
water exercise
Definition
- Extended participation in an exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation program has been shown to positively influence cardiovascular risk factors, improve cardiorespiratory fitness, and decrease mortality. Furthermore, participants in a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program generally demonstrate increased quality-of-life scores and more rapidly resume gainful employment. [Source: Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health; Water Exercise]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/water_exercise
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