“…13 Several crosssectional studies have also found that leisure-time physical activity is associated with decreased prevalence of established risk factors for CVD, such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, plasma fibrinogen, inflammatory markers and obesity. 19,20,21,22,23 In recent years, it has been pointed out that it does not seem necessary to be engaged in vigorous exercise to obtain health benefits. 15 Compared with being sedentary, even rather moderate intense physical activity will probably lower the risk of disease.…”