Exercise Recommendations What is exercise What does it

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Exercise Recommendations �What is exercise? �What does it mean to be active? �Recommendation 2

Exercise Recommendations �What is exercise? �What does it mean to be active? �Recommendation 2 hour and 30 min- Moderateintense aerobic exercise 1 hour and 15 min - Vigorousintensity muscle strength Combination of both

Aerobic Exercise � Decreases Risk of coronary artery disease, hypertension, stroke, type 2 diabetes,

Aerobic Exercise � Decreases Risk of coronary artery disease, hypertension, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and colon and breast cancer Total percent of body fat Risk of functional & role limitation LDL levels � Bad cholesterol Fall risk � Improves Body mass and composition HDL levels � Good cholesterol Cardiorespiratory fitness Muscular fitness Functional health Cognitive function Psychological, social, cognitive, and physical resources � Journal of Psychology & Health - Beyond emotional benefits: Physical activity and sedentary behaviour affect psychosocial resources through emotions

Examples of Aerobic Exercise �Moderate Intensity Fast walking Playing tennis Pushing a lawn mower

Examples of Aerobic Exercise �Moderate Intensity Fast walking Playing tennis Pushing a lawn mower 2 hours and 3 o min weekly �Vigorous Intensity Jogging Swimming laps Playing basketball 1 hour and 15 min weekly

Strength Training �Decreases S/S of disease/chronic illness Fall risk Fractures Sleep latency �Increases Balance

Strength Training �Decreases S/S of disease/chronic illness Fall risk Fractures Sleep latency �Increases Balance Flexibility Bone density Deep sleep Duration of sleep