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  • Nephrology
  • Public Health
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • A global pandemic of physical inactivity is linked to the rising prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
  • Understanding the role of physical activity in CKD is essential for public health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize evidence on the association between physical activity and CKD.
  • To review the effects of exercise interventions in patients with CKD.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of existing literature.
  • Analysis of clinical evidence and biological mechanisms.

Main Results:

  • Physical activity may act as a 'polypill' for CKD prevention and management.
  • Exercise improves physical fitness, cardiovascular risk, and kidney function in CKD patients.
  • Benefits of exercise extend to advanced CKD stages and hemodialysis patients.

Conclusions:

  • An active lifestyle is fundamental for both the prevention and management of CKD.
  • Exercise interventions show significant promise for improving outcomes in individuals with or at risk of CKD.