Why Exercise?
There are so many benefits to exercise that it would be impossible to list them all here! Movement is important for our overall health and well-being. It can help improve our mood, reduce stress, increase energy levels, and improve our sleep quality.
Major Benefits
Physical activity may help you maintain a healthy weight, minimize disease risk, strengthen bones and muscles, and improve your ability to do routine activities. It also can reduce stress, improve sleep and mental health, and increase your overall quality of life.
Minimize Disease Risk
Regular exercise helps reduce your risk of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, many types of cancer.
Strengthen Bones & Muscles
Exercise works on bones much like it works on muscles — it makes them stronger. Exercise is important for building strong bones when we are younger, and it is essential for maintaining bone strength when we are older.
Maintain Healthy Weight
If you're looking to improve your overall health, the American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week.
How Much Do I Need?
It is often recommended that adults should aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity on most, if not all, days of the week. If you want to lose weight or meet specific fitness goals, you may need to exercise more. The latest research shows that thirty minutes can be divided into segments - say, for example, three ten-minute activities, or two fifteen-minute activities. More often than not, you may find that once you get moving for ten to fifteen minutes, your energy builds and you may choose to go longer.
Types Of Training
There are multiple different categories of exercises that target and strengthen different facets of your health. Resistance training or strength training is important for improving muscle mass and bone density. It can also help reduce your risk of injuries. High-intensity interval training, also known as HIIT, is a type of exercise that alternates between periods of high-intensity activity and periods of lower-intensity activity or rest. HIIT can be done with any type of activity but is often done with running, cycling, or rowing. You can incorporate HIIT training with just about any form of movement.
