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RavenCares

Joined: 25-Jul-2007
Posts: 197
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 05:32 am
Post topic: New Guidelines for Physical Exercise		  
The American College of Sports Medicine, along with the American Heart Association, has revised its guidelines for physical-activity levels. This is the first time in 12 years that the guidelines have been updated. Both organizations are now recommending the following:

1) Moderately intense cardio workouts (such as power walking) five days per week for 30 minutes a day. OR vigorously intense cardio workouts (like running) three days per week for 20 minutes a day.

2) Strength-training exercises: 8 to 10 different exercises, like push-ups or stomach crunches, two times per week for a total of 8 to 12 times for each exercise.

3) For people aged 65 or older, flexibility exercises (like stretching) should be added to the strength training.
Tags: fitness , guidelines , physical-activities , Exercise
 
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Sissy

Joined: 18-Jul-2007
Posts: 248
Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 09:29 pm
Post topic: New Guidelines for Physical Exercise		  
Thanks for sharing - exercise is so good for us, in moderation. It is just getting motivated that is sometimes the problem!!

Sissy
 
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RavenCares

Joined: 25-Jul-2007
Posts: 197
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 07:59 am
Post topic: New Guidelines for Physical Exercise		  
Sissy, sometimes when I'm having trouble becoming motivated to do exercise, I give myself a reward if I do it. For example, I'll buy myself a music CD or a new DVD movie if I exercise a certain amount of days within a month. It doesn't work all the time, but it usually helps me focus.
 
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Sissy

Joined: 18-Jul-2007
Posts: 248
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 09:07 pm
Post topic: New Guidelines for Physical Exercise		  
Good idea - I will give it a shot as well!!

Sissy
 
 
 

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