"This would allow an improvement of functional outcome after stroke," she said. At least four hours a week of light exercise is the ideal to shoot for after a stroke, Buvarp said. Activities can ...

but any type of aerobic exercise is good for improving heart health after a stroke," said lead author Dr. Kevin Moncion, a physiotherapist and post-doctoral fellow at McGill University in Montreal.

(Fleming was not involved in the new study.) "In general, moderate-intensity exercise has been thought to be safer and more sustainable after stroke compared to high intensity," Fleming said ...

cramps or lightheadedness during exercise. More information: Cardiorespiratory Fitness Benefits of High- Intensity Interval Training After Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Stroke (2024).

“We know that there are challenges to participating in exercise after stroke, however, such as finding time to fit it into their day.” “We also know that therapists can be hesitant to push ...

After a stroke ... suggest gentle exercise, too. Ask what might be safe for you. If your doctor recommended medicine to help you recover or lessen the chances of another stroke, take it as ...

Short-interval high-intensity exercise improved peak VO 2 more vs. moderate-intensity training after stroke. A high-intensity exercise intervention may improve future stroke outcomes in high ...

People who’ve had a stroke might worry about pushing themselves hard at the gym. New research suggests high intensity interval training (HIIT) can do more to improve fitness than moderate ...

sth.nhs.uk Objective Secondary vascular risk reduction is critical to preventing recurrent stroke. We aimed to evaluate the effect of exercise interventions on vascular risk factors and recurrent ...

Significant improvements in aerobic fitness were noted after 12 weeks ... six months or more after a stroke than traditional, 20-30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise sessions, according ...