Should You Exercise with Blocked Arteries?

All plaques, severe or not, have the potential to rupture and cause a heart attack. The exact cause is not known but it is believed that exercise can be a factor. This does not mean that exercise is not beneficial. It definitely is helpful, but is not without some risk.

Does exercise help clogged arteries?

A long-term study including more than 3,000 participants made an unexpected find: white men who spend more than 7 hours exercising each week are most at risk of developing coronary artery calcification.

What exercise is good for blocked arteries?

Examples: Brisk walking, running, swimming, cycling, playing tennis and jumping rope. Heart-pumping aerobic exercise is the kind that doctors have in mind when they recommend at least 150 minutes per week of moderate activity.