time to continue because you do not have to wait for a machine or drive around for a parking space. You still have so many side effects to experience, so ‘keep it up!’
Improved Sleep Research has shown you will
fall asleep faster and sleep longer by adding 30 minutes of moderate exercise 4 times per week. However, people did not experience improved sleep until after 16 weeks of consistent exercise. The take home message is ‘keep it up!’ Do not stop at the end of February when the health clubs empty out. This is the best
The Side Effects of Exercise are continuously being uncovered. We know resisted exercises increase bone mineral density to fight osteoporosis, we know exercise improves the way our body uses insulin to fight diabetes, as a physical therapist I use exercise daily to alleviate aches and pains associated with injury. There is an endless list of positive side effects of exercise. If exercise were a pill everyone would take it. The key is to start slowly, don’t overdose! If you have a medical condition or have not exercised in a very long time
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make sure your physician is in the loop. After that try brisk walking (or biking or hiking or swimming, etc) 15-30 minutes only 2 times per week and gradually increase. Your heart will thank you, your jeans will thank you, your dark circles under your eyes will thank you.
Angela Listug-Vap is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Clinical Manager at Alpine Physical Therapy’s North Location, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy.
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