Long morning walks are good for health, but they are not enough. The results of a new study by Public Health England show that many people are neglecting exercise.
Two types of exercise are recommended for healthy adults.
Aerobic activities, such as walking or mowing the lawn, should be practiced for 150 minutes per week, if done at a moderate pace, or 75 minutes per week, if done at a more strenuous pace. Strength training should be done twice a week.
And while awareness of the importance of aerobic activity is on the rise, the study says most people don't understand the importance of strength training.
Being active isn't just about getting your heart pumping, although that's not a bad start either. Walking improves circulation, but it will not make our muscles and bones stronger. Activities such as tennis and weight training can help strengthen muscles and bones.
Poor muscle strength is dangerous for older adults and increases the risk of a possible fall by 76 percent. Strength training is important for younger people whose muscles are at their peak strength in their thirties. The aging process causes a natural decline in muscle strength if people do not start doing strength exercises.
One way is to train with weights in the gym, but even small changes in daily habits make the muscles work harder. Thus, instead of choosing to ride the elevator, walking up and down the stairs is a classic example of resistance training, Telegram reports.
Today, on average, we all live longer, and a combination of physical activities will help us stay vital and independent longer as we age. The combination of activities helps people by easing difficult moments in their lives, such as pregnancy, menopause, a whole range of illnesses, as well as recovery after a hospital stay, reports B92.
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