Planning an exercise programme for your heart

Brisk walking is a good physical activity to start with, but do ensure you are comfortable with the intensity of the workout. — Filepic

Exercise can help improve cardiovascular fitness, but how you exercise matters, particularly for people who are new to physical activity or have a higher cardiovascular risk.

Sunway Medical Centre physiotherapist Natalie Goh recommends using the FITT principle – frequency, intensity, time and type – to plan an effective and balanced exercise routine.