The preventive and predictive value of simple exercises (Stair-climbing, squat, and push-up): An educational article and expert opinion

Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases including ischemic heart diseases continue to be the leading cause of mortality in Iraq and many other countries in the world. As early as the 1980s, the relationship between increased physical fitness and reduction of morbidity and mortality from chronic disease, particularly cardiovascular diseases has been increasingly recognized. Therefore, the need for simple preventive exercises and predictive exercise tests has been increasingly demanded. The aim of this educational mini-review is to highlight the preventive and predictive values of simple exercises (Stair-climbing, squat, and push-up), and also to present the relevant expert opinion.