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Introduction and Objectives: Coronary artery disease is one of the major health problems worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, this disease is one of the leading causes of death in the world as well as in Iran. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the relationship between physical activity level and some risk factors for coronary heart disease in patients with heart attack. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study of the analytical descriptive type in which the study population included patients with myocardial infarction referred to Dr. Heshmat Educational and Medical Center in 1994. The sampling method was available and 180 patients with myocardial infarction were studied according to the entry criteria. Data were collected using data collection tools. The collection tools were: 1) Demographic information: age, sex and marital status, family history of heart disease, 2) Clinical trials, including cholesterol, triglycerides, etc. Upon arrival at the hospital and 3) Questionnaire Back level of physical activity. Results: 66% of the studied units were men and the mean age of the patients was 62 years. The average score on the level of physical activity in the field of work and leisure time in Venice was significantly higher in men than in women (P <0.001). There was no significant relationship between body mass index, age, education, history of hypertension and underlying diseases and diabetes, as well as history of family members suffering from heart disease, with the level of physical activity of the research units (for all communications P <0.05> ). Conclusion: It is recommended to include regular and correct physical activity in the treatment plan of these patients. Choosing an active lifestyle in addition to maintaining body mass index in the appropriate range and reducing excess fat, causes control and prevention of cardiovascular risk factors. By increasing the level of regular and correct physical activity for patients, it may be possible to prevent the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.