Dear Andre,

I found this paper (1983):

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6629620

I hope it will be helpful! 

Thanks for that. Its close to what I want. I am looking more into studies that tried to increase physical activity rather then changing health markers via physical activity.

First reports of organized physical activity probably come from ancient China (2500BC)

Yes, I am aware that ancient cultures were also keen to make people move. However, I am looking for modern day studies. I have found one from 1980 but am not sure if there is something earlier out there.

I know these articles:

Haskell, W. L. (1974). Physical activity after myocardial infarction. The American journal of cardiology, 33(6), 776-783.

Carson, P., Neophytou, M., Tucker, H., & Simpson, T. (1973). Exercise programme after myocardial infarction. British medical journal, 4(5886), 213.

http://www.icpafr.com/

I'm suggesting you to directly contact Prof. Franco Viviani (He knows few interesting details about your question).

Email: [email protected]

Prof. Viviani is the President of the International Council for Physical Activity and Fitness Research. This association is one of the oldest scientific association on that field

All the best

Antonino Bianco

Thanks a ton for the information you provided.

@Philippe: I will check these articles out.

@Antonio: I will do that.