Getting Healthier 10 Minutes at a Time!
Experts say that as little as 30 minutes of moderately intense physical activity a day will give most people significant health benefits. If you are just beginning to exercise, or are starting again after a long absence, set your goal on accumulating 30 minutes most, at least five days, of the week.
The 30 minutes can be spread throughout the day, and include physical activities that you may already be doing, such as housework, yard work, climbing stairs and walking. It could be three 10-minute walks; two 10-minute walks plus 10 minutes climbing stairs during the day; or one 30-minute walk.
"Moderately intense" means that you feel like you are working somewhat hard, but not overdoing it. Obviously, what is moderately hard for you is very individual and depends on your current level of physical fitness. The ideal exercise program is tailored to your personal profile, fitness goals and health history.
During the time of breast or ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment, it is normal for your routines to be disrupted. But take heart (February is American Heart Month!) and remember the 30-minute recommendation for the days when you have the time and energy to be active. Most of us can find a total of 30 minutes in the course of a day to get our dose of exercise. And this small investment of time pays off big time in terms of health benefits.
Posted January 27, 2012.
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