Happy 2010 to all of you, and welcome to the start of your personal journey towards a healthier lifestyle! So you've eaten loads over the Christmas and New Year, and you have decided it's time to shed some kilos and get ready for the Spring. Below are a few exercise tips to get you started...
1. You need a routine, so choose a time, and at least 3 days per week.
2. Choose an activity you like to do, preferably one that can increase your heart rate to a level you feel comfortable. Generally speaking, you should exercise at a minimum of 60% of your maximum heart rate. What is maximum heart rate? You calculate it using the following formula:
220 - age = Maximum Heart Rate
Then multiply your MHR number by 0.6
This is the minimum number of heart beats per minute you should aim to achieve when exercising.
BUT ...Please remember, if you have not exercised in a long time, and you are concerned your lifestyle has not been very healthy, ALWAYS see your local GP before you exercise.
3. It is recommended you try to exercise for 30 minutes every day.
4. Cardiovascular exercise is the best, which helps improve your heart and lung function. Just doing 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise per day can decrease your risk to heart disease substantially. Cardiovascular activities include cycling, swimming, aerobics or group fitness classes, running and walking.
Goodluck, i look forward to your questions and fitness journey adventures....
Thursday 28 January 2010
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