Key takeaways:

Begin by reducing sedentary behavior to help patients not ready for structured exercise.

Use simple questions, tools and resources to assess baseline activity.

People with chronic kidney disease may benefit from physical activity , but many patients remain inactive, according to the findings in a study that assessed barriers to exercise.

Physical activity can yield benefits for blood pressure, diabetes management, inflammation, functional capacity and quality of life. However, misconceptions persist among health care professionals, including concerns about safety and lack of clear guidelines.

A practical guide from the Global Renal Exercise Network (GREX), published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology , outlines how kidney care professional

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