Now that Thanksgiving and the Christmas holidays are sped, perhaps we should think for a moment about activities that would help us achieve allround fitness. Once more, I am strongly inclined to follow some guidelines on this matter provided by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Those who can find the time (or better those who can make the time) should read the USDA report entitled "Dietary Guidelines For Americans." But here is a brief except from that report:
Health benefits of physical activity
Compared with being very sedentary, being physically active for at
least 30 minutes on most days of the week reduces the risk of developing or dying of heart disease. It has other health benefits as well. No one is too young or too old to enjoy the benefits of regular physical activity.
Two types of physical activity are especially beneficial:
Aerobic activities. These are activities that speed your heart rate and breathing. They help cardiovascular fitness.
Activities for strength and flexibility. Developing strength may help build and maintain your bones. Carrying groceries and lifting weights are two strength-building activities. Gentle stretching, dancing, or yoga can increase flexibility.
To get these health benefits, adults need moderate physical activity for a total of at least 30 minutes most days of the week, preferably daily, and children need at least 60 minutes per day.
Tomorrow we will use our "University" to provide you with more useful information on this subject.
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