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From Your Health Coach….Nancy Laytham
A study published in the Journal of Medical Science and Exercise found that the benefits of exercise occur with the activity it takes to burn 1000 calories per week. (www.sixwise.com) The study concluded that by burning those 1000 calories per week, you can reduce your risk of dying by 20 to 30 percent.
Rates of heart attacks and strokes has been proven to go up significantly within just one hour of finishing one of those yummy, high calorie, high fat, holiday meals.
Here are some examples kind of exercise is necessary to burn those 1000 calories per week:
- 5 days of walking at 2 mph, 3 days of walking at 3.4 mph
- 3 days of Water Aerobics for 1 hour
- 3 days of bicycling for 1 hour at 10 mph
- 5 hours of bowling
- 2 hours of hiking
- 2 hours of swimming laps
Visit Exercise for weight loss: Calories burned in 1 hour for an expanded list, click here.
What are the benefits of Exercise?
- Increased cardiovascular circulation
- More energy
- Better sleep
- Reduced risk of stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, Colon and Breast Cancer
- Stronger immune system
- Improved mood, eases depression
- Reduced stress, cortisol levels
- Builds mental capacity
What are the recommendations for regular exercise?
The Health and Human Services Guidelines (health.gov/paguidelines) recommends that adults get at least 2 hours and 30 minutes weekly of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity.
Save your life! Get Moving!
Holiday Reminder: The average American gain 7 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. A regular (or even increased) exercise program during that period can reduce your 7 pounds to zero.
Happy Holidays from Your Health Coach
For more tips and information regarding Coach Nancy go to her web site, click here.
Nancy Laytham
YOUR HEALTH & WELLNESS COACH
Coaching for Personal Health & Wellness
"Life is too short for drama & petty things, so laugh insanely, love truly & forgive quickly."
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