Health & Fitness Bulletins

August 8, 2024

Get Up and Go: Moving to Take Charge of Health

A sedentary lifestyle can lead to many health complications ranging from cardiovascular issues to joint pain. Exercise is as close to a magic pill as humanity has for fostering better health. Scientific evidence is increasingly backing up this assertion. Some movement is better than no movement. Below are guidelines for weekly exercise goals as well as tips for staying on track.

The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of moderately-intense activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity a week. They define moderate activity as things such as brisk walking, water aerobics, and leisurely biking. Vigorous activity includes things such as running, uphill hiking, jumping rope, and swimming.

Settings goals is a great way to keep motivated. Set reachable goals and add to those goals once they’ve been achieved. Make movement a priority. Set aside time each day to get in some activity. Remember, exercise in an investment in oneself. Without effort and care, that investment will only go so far.