Are You Exercising? No Excuses
Friday, February 26, 2010 at 8:32AM
Want to add years to your life? Make regular, moderate exercise part of your healthy lifestyle routine. Physical activity is good for the body, mind and spirit, helps maintain and improve the health of your heart, reduces the risk of diseases such as diabetes and Alzheimer's, promotes energy, quality rest and a healthy weight, helps manage unhealthy stress, and can address symptoms of mild to moderate depression.
So why isn't everyone exercising? People can always find excuses not to exercise, but really - there is no good reason. To reap all these benefits, all most people need is 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity at least four days a week, including at least two days of strength training, and a stretching routine.
It's simple to begin: rent fitness DVDs, join a gym, make an appointment with a personal trainer, or simply get some friends together for daily walks or bike rides.
Reader Comments (2)
Thank you Dr. Weil for reminding us.
I practice it all the time sometimes 4 to 5 times a week as time permits, even if it is just a brisk walk, but I agree tell some one to watch TV for an hour and they wont think twice, ask them to take a one hour walk and they will talke themselves out of it.