Exercising for health? Speed Up! Too many Americans exercise at a leisurely pace. But working out at a slow or moderate pace may not produce the benefits of a rigorous workout. So, how much exercise is necessary for health improvements? This short video describes some research indicating the intensity of exercise that's best:
How can you exerciseintensely enough for weight loss, toning up, and improving overall health? Here are some tips:
* Regularly try new activities. Keep your mind and body challenged. Your muscles want variety, and you will see greater results when you vary your workouts.
* Try Interval Training (IT). This involves bursts of greater intensity. If you are walking, pick a visual spot in the distance and jog to it. Then go back to your brisk walking pace. Or include some weight-training intervals mixed into your cardio workout. IT will give you an intensity boost, plus give you variety.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Exercise Intensity for weight loss and health improvements
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