The phrase "if exercise were a pill, it would be one of the most widely prescribed and cost-effective drugs ever invented" has been repeated many times, with slight variations, and for good reason: the evidence is compelling, and the message is clear: being active is the foundation for a longer, healthier, and happier life. Although other national and international kidney disease guidelines include some basic physical activity and lifestyle recommendations, this is the first document of its kind to lay out the evidence for people with kidney disease, including those on dialysis and those who have had a kidney transplant.
