Benefits of Regular Exercise 2

Benefits of Regular Exercise
What is it?
*Aerobic- more beneficial for heat/weight control
-uses large muscle groups- 20-30 minutes /day
-fitness walking, jogging, biking, swimming, aerobic dancing, rowing,
cross-country skiing
-builds a healthy body, burns excess body fat
*Anaerobic- short spurts of intense activity
-don’t burn up calories, don’t benefit the heart
-develop muscular strength, speed, skill, agility, good with aerobic exercise
-muscle strengthening/toning, stretching exercises, weight lifting
Health Benefits:
*More- confident, energy,
*Burns calories, decreases stress, helps to beat the blues
*Good- for heart, glucose, cholesterol, weight, mind, body, lowers blood
pressure, improves muscle strength and endurance, slows bone loss
*Look and feel better, better self image, strong and healthier heat,
improves flexibility
Excuses:
*Don’t have time, energy
*Don’t like to exercise
*Can’t Remember
Goals:
*Begin slow, realistic goals, rewards for reaching goals
*To control appetite
What can I do?
*See your Physician
*See RD for help as needed *See FFF RD on line for help