Even if it's only a walk around the block. It could help improve poor blood circulation. Talk to your doctor about a walking program that's right for you.
Exercise—even walking—benefits many muscles in your body, including your heart. It also reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, burns calories, and improves poor blood circulation. Research has shown that regular, supervised workouts on a treadmill can help patients with Peripheral Artery Disease, or P.A.D., function better and increase the distance they can walk pain-free—even for those who start off finding any walking difficult.
Pace Yourself
Your doctor may recommend a supervised workout for you. Start slowly and be sure to alternate between exercise and rest to help build up the amount of time you can walk. The good news is that an exercise program 3 times a week can help decrease your P.A.D. symptoms in as little as 1-2 months.
As always, talk with your doctor before you begin any exercise program and consult with him or her regularly about the progress of your exercise program.
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Last Updated: August 2009
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