Medical prescriptions for exercise

There is some research that suggests being given a prescription for exercise can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. The idea is that a prescription may help individuals to start and to maintain regular physical activity and to integrate it into their daily lives1.
References
- Daire Rooney, Emma Gilmartin, Neil Heron. Prescribing exercise and physical activity to treat and manage health conditions. Ulster Med J. 2023. Jan;92(1):9-15. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9899030/