Get in Shape
Physical Exercise
- Physical activity is one of the bes ways to protect yourself from heart disease, diabetes obesity and renal diease.
- American Heart Association Recommends aiming for 30 minutes or more of moderately activity per day.
- Due to single parent homes and the economy may African Americans have difficulty taking time out to exercise or go to a gym.
- Aerobic – Which employs large muscle groups in a rhythmic repetitive fashion for prolonged periods of time.
- Flexibility exercise- That stretches the muscles.
- Resistance exercise- Strengthen the muscles
How to get started?
- Start out mild and exercise a few times a week ( will cut heart disease risk in half)
- Walk at a reasonable pace a few times a week can make a big difference in the health of your blood vessels.
- Start 20-30 walks three days a week, then build up to 30 minutes or walk every day.
- Increasing physical activities daily with short bursts of intensity will help your cardiovascular system
- Also will help your blood vessels to a new level and helps the arteries stay younger.
- Increasing daily exercise will help burn more calories.
In our economic dilemma it is very hard for families to afford those fancy professional gyms. Here is some economical ways to get in shape.
- Bicycle riding
- Gardening
- Golf (walking the course not playing)
- Housework
- Mowing the Lawn ( Power Mower)
- Raking Leaves
- Swimming (Slow Pace strengthens muscles)
- Walking
How to Increase Muscle Tone in 10 Minutes a Day
How to Exercise Through Walking
The stress and ever-pressing demands from jobs and families make fitness regiment even more important for African Americans.
These are just a few samples of low cost moderate activities.
- When shopping park farther away.
- Use stairs instead of escalators or elevators.
- Organize a small walking group involving neighbors and families to help physical fitness
These are just a few samples of low cost moderate activities.
- When shopping park farther away.
- Use stairs instead of escalators or elevators.
- Organize a small walking group involving neighbors and families to help physical fitness
