Count radial pulse rate and do not start exercises if pulse rate below 60 b/m ,or above 120 b/min, do not allow pulse to increase more than 80 b/min ,warm-up for 5 min ,Cool-down for 5 min and walking gradually .

Week (1) walk 3 - 5 min, three to four times daily (total 12 - 20 min), may walk through several rooms in home, outdoors in good weather

Week(2) walk 7 - 10 min, two-three times daily(total 21 - 30 min), begin to increase activity .

Week(3) walk 10 - 15 min ,two times daily (total 20 - 30 min).

Avoid arm activities that involve lifting, pulling or pushing.

Do not strain to open jars or stuck windows

Week (4 - 6), walk (15 - 20)min ,one-two times daily(total 30 min).bicycling.

How much activity is OK?

- Get plenty of sleep at night

- Space meals and activities to allow time for rest and relaxation

- Stop and rest when tired

Avoid the following activities, which increase heart rate and blood pressure and put excess pressure on incision after surgery:

Pushing, pulling, or weight lifting

Straining to open a window or jar lid

Excessive straining to have a bowel movement

Avoid standing up too quickly from a sitting or lying position

Sudden changes in position may cause light headaches

Concentrate on breathing normally through any exertion or activity (exercise, bowel movement

Avoid extremes of temperature, hot or cold temperatures, which increase the workload on the heart.

When to stop exercise?

Your body may tell you to stop exercising by giving you the following warning signs:

... If you get any of these signs, stop working out, go away for rest and call your doctor.