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Discover the importance of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle. This guide outlines how regular physical activity can prevent diseases, control weight, improve mood and energy levels, prevent injuries, and increase life expectancy. Learn the recommended exercise amounts, including 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous activity per week, along with 2 days of strength training. Start slowly, consult a doctor, and ensure proper techniques to maximize benefits and minimize injury risk. Strength training, aerobic workouts, and stretching are key components for a balanced routine.
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All About Exercise! Presented by RockWell
Why Exercise? • Disease prevention • Weight Control • Improve mood, sleep and boosts energy • Prevents injury • Increases Life expectancy
How Much Do I Need? • 150 minutes of moderate activity per week • OR 75 minutes of vigorous activity • OR an equivalent combination • 2 days of strength training • Stretching
Starting Up • See a doctor before starting an exercise regimen. • Start off slowly and work your way up. • The more you exercise, the greater the health benefits.
Cardiovascular Exercise • Moderate: walking fast, water aerobics, riding bike on level ground, doubles tennis, pushing a lawn mower • Vigorous: jogging or running, swimming laps, riding a bike fast or on hills, singles tennis
Strength Training • Each muscle group (legs, hips, back. Abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms) • 2-3 sets of 8-12 repetitions. • Lifting weights, resistance bands, body weight exercises, heavy gardening, yoga.
Summary • Exercise is important for an overall healthy lifestyle • There are 3 components • Aerobic, Cardiovascular exercise • Strength training • Stretching • Be sure you do exercises correctly to prevent injury Along with a proper warm-up and cool-down.