Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

Exercise 2

From a public health standpoint, why is there so much attention paid to increasing a sedentary person's physical activity by a small amount rather than recommending strenuous exercise?

Step 1 of 2

If a sedentary person starts vigorous strenuous exercise, this may lead to risk of injury to muscle and bone, may lead to cardiorespiratory complications. According to the principle of exercise prescription called “progression,” a sedentary person shall start with easier exercise to harder ones in the transition phase.