Benefits of Regular Exercise 2

Benefits of Regular Exercise
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What is it?
 Aerobic- more beneficial for heat/weight control
o uses large muscle groups- 20-30 minutes /day
o fitness walking, jogging, biking, swimming, aerobic dancing, rowing,
cross-country skiing
o builds a healthy body, burns excess body fat
 Anaerobic- short spurts of intense activity
o don’t burn up calories, don’t benefit the heart
o develop muscular strength, speed, skill, agility, good with aerobic
exercise
o 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
o To control appetite
What can I do?
 See your Health Care Provider
 See a RD- for help as needed
 See a Food Fitness First® RD- on line for help