Tuesday, March 27, 2018

How Much Activity Do Adults Need to Be Healthy?



To stay healthy or improve health, adults need to do two types of physical activity each week: aerobic and strength exercises.

To stay healthy, adults should try to be active daily and should do:
at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity such as cycling or brisk walking every week, and   strength exercises on two or more days a week that work all the major muscles (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms).   

75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity, such as running or a game of singles tennis every week, and strength exercises on two or more days a week that work all the major muscles (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms) . 

A mix of moderate and vigorous aerobic activity every week. For example, two 30-minute runs plus 30 minutes of brisk walking equates to 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity, and strength exercises on two or more days a week that work all the major muscles (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms).   

A good rule is that one minute of vigorous activity provides the same health benefits as two minutes of moderate activity.



One training program that's been around for 2000 years (must be good) Is martial arts.   Martial Arts combines flexibility, aerobic training and strength training.   2 - 3 classes a week will provide a moderate workout for beginners and a vigorous workout for intermediate and advanced students.    But there are bonuses.   You will be part of a great supportive community and have the benefits of self-defense.   And, perhaps the best part, martial arts is constantly changing.  As your fitness and skills improve, training changes to become more challenging, stimulating, and the rewards keep coming.

No more "Hamster Wheel" treadmill or stationary bike exercises, forget about box gyms full of equipment no one wants to show you how to use properly!  Our adult classes are personal (less than 5 students per instructor), supportive, and offer workouts that can be scaled to reflect your fitness level and goals.

Give us a call (614-899-9033) or check our Facebook Page for more information and to schedule your first class!

https://www.facebook.com/KoguryoMartialArts/



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