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- 30 minutes a day, 3-5 days a week is recommendedAmerican Heart Association: Exercise and Fitness
- Helps manage weightMayo Clinic: Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity
- Reduces the risk of heart diseaseMayo Clinic: Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity
- Can help you get a better night's sleepMayo Clinic: Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity
- Shown to improve memory and learning. http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hhmi.org%2Fnews%2Fsejnowski.html&ei=pQGrSqfAHpCEtgeDwfGRCA&usg=AFQjCNFTSKb2f9UvaV0EvkqoUiY3dM1OjA&sig2=kdV3dlIlJk6WCKfWLfqxRQ
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Exercise can be a variety of physical activities. According to the American Heart Association, it is recommended that healthy individuals aged 18 to 65 should exercise a minimum of 30 minutes per day, five days a week.American Heart Association: Exercise and Fitness
In March 2009, four new studies suggested exercise could improve eye health, prevent cancer and improve brain function.LiveScience: Exercise: The Best Medicine (March 5, 2009)
Types of Exercise
Aerobic exercise targets the heart and cardiovascular system. Anaerobic exercise, also known as strength training, builds muscle mass by targeting specific muscles groups.Warming Up and Cooling Down
Before exercising, it is recommended one warms up with a short walk and stretch. It is also important to cool down afterwards.Mayo Clinic: Make warming up, cooling down part of your workout-
Exercise Questions
Whats the best thing to eat before/after exercise? 4 AnswersPre-workout (my workouts are in the morning first thing), carbs with some simple sugars, i eat wheat toast with some peanut butter and honey, some raisins, and ... read more
Does anyone else's face get extremely red after exercising? 1 AnswerUmmm...no. When was the last time you got your blood-pressure checked? Unless you are not breathing during exercise or your exercise pants tore as you bent over... read more
Resistance Training Vs. Aerobic Exercise: Which Is Best For Fat Loss? 2 AnswersI firmly believe resistance training, or rather weight training is a MUST for fat loss. If I had my choice between 30 minutes of cardio or 30 minutes of weight... read more
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