 The
American Heart Association recommends 30-60 minutes of exercise at
50-80% |
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of your maximum capacity, three or four times a week.
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Don't
be fooled into thinking that the only way you can get exercise is
to go to the
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gym. Many activities such as house work, dancing, and
yard work provide terrific exercise. Try cleaning house twice as fast
a usual, you'll be amazed at what a great workout you can get!
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brisk walk is one of the best forms of exercise, providing both a
cardiovascular |
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and a low-impact workout. When walking, practice taking
deep breaths that fill your lungs and are in rhythm with your movements.
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| Exercise
is known to help in building healthy bones, muscles and joints, as
well as |
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reducing the risk of colon cancer.
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| One
of the best ways to improve sleep habits, overall mood, and the feeling
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of well being is to get regular exercise.
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| Frequency
and duration of activity are more important than intensity. Moderately
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intense exercise, such as brisk walking, is enough for
health benefits if done 4-5 days a the week.
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A
weight training and strengthening program will help ward off the
decrease in
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strength and bone density that many seniors experience.
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| People
who exercise regularly tend to eat more nutritious food. And it's
no secret that |
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good nutrition helps you better manage everyday stress.
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| Exercise
will increase your quality of life. Some of the benefits of exercise
include: |
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improved health, increased energy, and improved self
esteem.
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| Muscle
is metabolically active (unlike fat) and therefore requires energy.
Weight |
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training increases muscle mass and your ability to burn
fat at rest, leading to an increase in overall metabolism.
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