According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, all adults need a mix of physical activity to stay healthy. You should spend at least 150 minutes a week doing moderate-intensity aerobic exercise (anything that gets your heart beating faster counts) and at least two days a week doing muscle-strengthening activity (any activities that make your muscles work harder than usual). However, the more you move your body throughout the week, the better! 80% of US adults do not meet this guideline, which we want to discuss and raise awareness about the benefits of physical activity.
Regular physical activity reduces your risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 35 %, type 2 diabetes by up to 40 %, hip fractures by up to 68%, depression by up to 30 %, dementia by up to 30 %, and all-cause mortality by 30 %. Remember that any physical activity that can be performed throughout the day is better than none, and the more you move your body, the more impact it can have on your health!
Physical activity provides long-term health benefits:
Prevents and decreases the risk of multiple severe health conditions.
Helps to maintain a healthy body weight.
Increases muscle strength and function and improves bone health and strength.
Reduces the risk of heart disease and lowers blood pressure.
Boosts your brain and improves your mood.
The best exercise plan is the one you can stick to in correlation with your life and health goals! It’s essential to find what you can do consistently that fits your life. If you have difficulty getting to the gym, then maybe home workouts will have to be for you. If you don’t like to cook, perhaps finding a meal prep company aligns with your goals. Please focus on the most challenging things, making them consistent in your life, and let the results in your mindset around fitness speak for themselves.
Choosing the best exercise plan that fits all your needs can be challenging, especially if you have some chronic disease. Functional exercises can be beneficial. For example, suppose someone has difficulty sitting down and getting up from the toilet. In that case, exercises that strengthen the gluteal and quadriceps muscles and work on the flexibility of the calf muscles can help improve, maintain, or optimize the ability to perform this task.
Are you having trouble choosing a workout plan considering your state of health? We are always happy to help! For more information about exercise plans and overall health, please call AMA Medical Center at (781) 581-6181 or contact us online.
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