How much exercise do I really need and how often do I have to do it?
An ideal pattern would be to do the more strenuous exercises earlier in the day. These exercises don’t have to involve high-intensity aerobics or marathon-type runs. If you are a jogger, great. But, even a brisk walk is beneficial. As bedtime approaches, slow your body down with milder exercise, such as an evening stroll. This type of exercise can be done on a daily basis. To achieve faster results, higher intensity programs are beneficial as little as 2-3 times per week.
You can either make time now to improve and maintain your overall health for the long term, or when your health fails, you’ll be forced to find the time to fix it or the consequences could be catastrophic.
(At least 1•1 billion adults and 10% of children are now overweight or obese, leading to decreased life expectancy due to cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, or some types of cancer. The main causes of the obesity epidemic are clear: overeating, especially of foods rich in fats, extracted sugars, or refined starches; and a progressive decline in physical activity.)
We can all spare a minimum of 45 mins-1 hour, 3 times per week of intense exercise if it means living a longer healthier life.
Some tips to incorporate healthy lifestyle choices into every day activities:
1. Instead of taking the elevator to the second floor, walk the stairs.
2. Take a walk around the building on your breaks.
3. Bring a healthy lunch and a few snacks to work to avoid fast food.
Visit www.livewellforlife.net for more vital health and wellness information.
Yours in health,
Dr. Nicki Anzalone
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