27 March 2006
Losing weight and keeping fit is easier than you think
Most women think that losing weight and keeping fit has to be a struggle, but that’s not the case. It is as simple as keeping a light exercise routine and eating wisely. There’s no need to invade the gym.
In the article Even Light Exercise Can Decrease a Woman’s Risk for Heart Disease, Dr. Joseph Mercola explains “Current guidelines for physical activity recommend at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise such as brisk walking, on most days of the week. Previous guidelines recommended vigorous activity such as jogging or cycling, for at least 20 minutes three times a week to lower heart disease risk.” I know it is hard find time to exercise, but simply taking a walk around the neighborhood can help lead to better health.
Another benefit of light exercise for women is helping reduce the risk of osteoporosis. “Exercise is essential for reducing the risk of osteoporosis and heart disease in post-menopausal women” according to Dr Karen Birch, Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology at the University of Leeds.
In the article Light to moderate exercise key to health in post-menopausal women Dr. Birch states “It is essential that women exercise moderately before and during the onset of menopause,’ argues Dr Birch. ‘Post-menopause, the loss of the hormone oestrogen results in a reversal of the protective effects. Women’s bone mineral density begins to decrease, their arteries begin to become stiffer, their cholesterol levels begin to rise and their risk of becoming diabetic increases. These physiological changes are much slower in women who participated in an active lifestyle prior to the menopause than in those who were inactive.”
You’ve worked hard to get to this point in your life. Make the best of it by enjoying a healthy body!
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Losing weight and keeping fit is easier than you think
Most women think that losing weight and keeping fit has to be a struggle, but that’s not the case. It is as simple as keeping a light exercise routine and eating wisely. There’s no need to invade the gym.
In the article Even Light Exercise Can Decrease a Woman’s Risk for Heart Disease, Dr. Joseph Mercola explains “Current guidelines for physical activity recommend at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise such as brisk walking, on most days of the week. Previous guidelines recommended vigorous activity such as jogging or cycling, for at least 20 minutes three times a week to lower heart disease risk.” I know it is hard find time to exercise, but simply taking a walk around the neighborhood can help lead to better health.
Another benefit of light exercise for women is helping reduce the risk of osteoporosis. “Exercise is essential for reducing the risk of osteoporosis and heart disease in post-menopausal women” according to Dr Karen Birch, Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology at the University of Leeds.
In the article Light to moderate exercise key to health in post-menopausal women Dr. Birch states “It is essential that women exercise moderately before and during the onset of menopause,’ argues Dr Birch. ‘Post-menopause, the loss of the hormone oestrogen results in a reversal of the protective effects. Women’s bone mineral density begins to decrease, their arteries begin to become stiffer, their cholesterol levels begin to rise and their risk of becoming diabetic increases. These physiological changes are much slower in women who participated in an active lifestyle prior to the menopause than in those who were inactive.”
You’ve worked hard to get to this point in your life. Make the best of it by enjoying a healthy body!