The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that older adults should aim to do at least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) of moderate-intensity physical activity a week, or an equivalent amount (75 minutes or 1 hour and 15 minutes) of vigorous-intensity activity.

Heart disease is the most common condition in older adults and the major cause of death. Heart failure, coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation are common heart issues. Over a period, heart and blood vessels get stiffen, which can lead to these conditions in later years. For people older than 75, high blood pressure or hypertension is the most common heart condition.