How little exercise do we need?

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   andycoolposted 12 years ago

   Everybody is concerned about how much exercise do we need! But researchers are busy to find out how little exercise do we need. Quick workouts are going to be the new standard and are quite effective.
   
   Can brief bursts of exercise improve your health?

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      Disturbiaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I think absolutely brief bursts of exercise are very beneficial.  I'm one of those high energy people who can't sit still and I love to workout, but my schedule is also just about as packed as it could be, so there are those days when I just can't do my regular routine.  However, I still walk my dogs, run up and down the stairs, or walk around the parking lot several times while food shopping. I even have an exercise plan for doing house work.  So, shorter increments of  5 and 10 minutes here and there during the day add up to benefit your heart and help you burn calories.

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         andycoolposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Yes Disturbia, you're doing the right thing. Thanks!

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      Express10posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Bursts of activity are beneficial to your health in the same sense that interval training (difficult bursts of activity alternated with moderate activity) is good for you. You will see increased fitness levels more quickly if you are consistent in making sure you total at least 30 to 60 minutes of exercise in total in each 24 hour period.

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   Home Girlposted 12 years ago

   A little exercise at your dinner table never hurts. Exercise your judgement, your moderation, etc.
   If you do not have time for anything else - brisk walk 2 times a day for half an hour in unpolluted areas(park,lakeshore, mountain, etc.) will be sufficient for a regular guy.
   !Don't jog in traffic: Jogging while inhaling polluted air increases the stress on runners' hearts!

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      andycoolposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Very useful advice. Thanks for sharing!

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         Home Girlposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         You are welcome,andycool!
         Only when I started exercise at my table by not eating bad stuff, my problem with losing weight stopped being the problem.
         
         
         

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   Beth100posted 12 years ago

   Any form of exercise for any amount of time will benefit you healthwise.  It is recommended that you exercise for a minimum of 15 minutes per day and in that time with an elevated heart rate.
   
   Truth is:  any physical movement will benefit you over non-physical movement.
   
   To lose weight, gain muscle mass along with proper nutrition.
   
   Quick, short spurts of exercises are great:  walking, speed walking, climbing stairs, housework, cycling, carrying garbage to the curb, gardening, etc. 
   
   

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      andycoolposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks Beth100 for your opinion.

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   skinsman82000posted 12 years ago

   I think long workouts promote good endurance, but short, taxing, workouts can be very effective.  People should adopt a healthy lifestyle that uses many different activities and workout types...long and short.  I don't think we'll ever find the magic workout.  Again, just my opinion.

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   cheryloneposted 12 years ago

   I try to work out as often as possible, but my health prevents me from doing anything strenuous.  got any type of execises for someone with bad knees (both) and a bad back?

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   teacherjoe52posted 12 years ago

   I like to take long walks in the forest for about three hours twice a week.
   
   As well I walk to school which takes an hour. Being a photographer as well, usually there is at least on good shot to take along the way.

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