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Exercise
Think Threes
Strength, flexibility and stamina. We all would love to have all three of them. So, how do we go about getting there? Three easy (and not so easy but very worthwhile) steps.
- Stretching
Why
Improves flexibility and posture
Reduces stress
Reduces the risk of injury
How
5-10 minutes before and after an exercise program
Hold each pose 15-30 seconds
- Aerobic Exercise
Why
Gets your heart pumping
Burns calories (and fat!)
Lowers blood pressure
Reduces stress
Decreases cholesterol
How
20 minutes 5 time a week of moderate-intensity activity (walking, swimming, biking) is recommended
- Resistance Training (Weight Lifting)
Why
Builds strength
Prevents osteoporosis
Burns calories by building lean muscle mass
How
10 minutes 2 or 3 times a week. Work slowly and repeat each move 8-15 times. If you can’t feel it, you’re not working hard enough!
content last updated June 23, 2005
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