How Much Exercise?

They are at it again.  How much exercise each week and what kind in order to live forever, be healthy, and have a great quality of life.  So here is the latest! The government says most adults should get 2½ hours a week of physical activity that revs their heart rates.   But if you can't do that much, don't give up — every little bit helps, especially as people age.  Now that may sound like something difficult to do, but think about it.  180 minutes of walking or other activities or combintation thereof per week--hey, not so bad.  If you walk 10 minutes at a time 3 times a day, 6 days a week you've got it.  Leave the car behind a few times this week and look what happens.  Here are a few more tips they are sending our way:

The recommendation is for moderate-intensity physical activity, things like a brisk walk, water aerobics, cutting grass with a push mower, taking a dance class, doubles tennis.

—Just doing 10 minutes at a time counts. A few 10-minute activities each day add up.

—If you've been sedentary, build up gradually.

—If you prefer more vigorous activity — like jogging or singles tennis or a fast bike ride — the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 75 minutes a week is sufficient. One minute of vigorous activity counts for two minutes of moderate activity.

—The CDC says moderate-intensity means you're not breathing too hard to talk but you couldn't sing.

—In addition to the aerobic activity, the CDC urges muscle-strengthening activities at least two days a week. That can range from digging in the garden and yoga to push-ups or lifting weights.

Listen folk--I did it once upon a time--so can you.  It isn't so hard, but it can make all the difference in you life.

Alan

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