Longevity Secret #2: Staying Active Physically

 Physical Activity & Longevity 

The CDC recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week and at least 2 days per week of strength training. 

This can seem intimidating at first, but if you break it up throughout the week, it is not as daunting. 

For example, you could do 30 minutes a day for 5 days which would meet the first requirement, and add 30 more minutes 2 days a week of strength training. 

The most important thing is to just start. Start slow and work your way up to 30 minutes a day, then add strength training if you are normally sedentary. 

Consistent physical activity can affect your longevity by decreasing your all-cause mortality by 30%-35%. Other diseases that are reduced by physical activity are type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia, stroke, and cancer. 

If you need help getting started integrating physical activity into your life, feel free to comment or contact me & I would love to help you start your fitness journey!

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