It is a known fact that people who exercise regularly lose more weight and keep it off longer than non-exercisers.
Exercise also improves general health and well-being. Mood, confidence, and self-esteem are enhanced by a sense of control and accomplishment.
Exercise increases the metabolic rate of the body even for hours after the exercise -a good way to "wake up" a sluggish metabolism and burn extra fat. Exercise compensates for any decrease in metabolic rate with increasing age and also in some heavy smokers who stop smoking.
Strength training further builds muscle and aids body reshaping. You can also eat a little more food! Note: Each extra pound of muscle burns an extra 50 calories daily -even while you sleep! Weight from exercised muscle is okay. It is surplus fat (particularly abdominal fat) that is potentially harmful to health.
Avoid injury by beginning with walking, low impact aerobics, or weight supported exercise (swimming, cycling). Avoid competitive sports.
How much? Start with 10-20 minutes/day and progress to 30-60 minutes/day.
Also walk up stairs instead of taking elevators. Take a brisk walk at lunch. Use and exercise bike, treadmill, or stair machine while watching TV. Walk the dog.
How often? While aerobic fitness requires 3-4 sessions weekly, weight control is a daily event which requires daily exercise.
TV Can Be Fattening
Many adults and children spend over 20 hours a week watching TV or at the computer playing games or surfing - at the same time as eating high-calorie snack foods and drinks.
Are you a TV couch potato or computer addict? Limit your TV and computer hours and plan healthy physical activities.
At home, limit kids to just one hour daily for TV and computers. Kids need at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. ~ Aunt Millie
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