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What are the Benefits of Physical Activity?
Besides being able to maintain a healthy body weight, there are other benefits we achieve from a regular, consistent exercise routine. Some of these you will be able to measure. It is important to consider these benefits if you have just decided to begin exercising regularly.
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Improved Mental Outlook
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Feeling of Belonging
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Self Confidence
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Decreased Body Fat
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Increased Bone Density
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Improved Circulation & Heart Function
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Decreased Risk of Heart Disease
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Normalized Blood Pressure & Heart Rate
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Normalized Cholesterol (HDL – “good” & LDL – “bad”)
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Improved Symptoms of Diabetes
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Decreased Risk of Cancer
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Faster Wound Healing
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Enhanced Immune System
How Much Should I Exercise?
The American College of Sports Medicine recommends exercising
(participating
in cardiovascular exercise) at least 3 times per week,
with a duration
of at
least 20 minutes,
and at or above 50% of your maximal heart rate
(maximal heart rate
is
derived
by
subtracting
age from 220).
Ultimately, you should
be working towards moderate physical activity
lasting at
least 30 minutes almost every day. (This is why “8-minute abs” is
not an
optimal workout).
In order to lose body fat and maintain that weight loss, your daily caloric expenditure (the amount of calories you burn a day) must be greater than the amount of calories you consume.
Many people beginning an exercise program find it sometimes challenging
to stick with it. Be sure to reward yourself, vary the exercise mode,
chart your progress, set goals and exercise with a friend.
Check out these websites for places on-campus to excercise:
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