[header] How to return to normal activity after a heart attack [title] Talk to a doctor. [step] Before you get back to exercising or strenuous work, you should consult with your physician. Your doctor will consider your condition and provide you with direction as to what sorts of physical activity are best for you. 
Your doctor will work together with a medical team consisting of specialists, including : [substeps] Pharmacists nurses physiotherapists physician assistants physical therapists dietitians [title] Start out easy. [step] Exercise is key to strengthening the heart and preventing another heart attack.