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An exercise program is the foundation behind any
commitment to improve one’s health. According to the American Heart
Association, a 200-pound individual who consumes the same amount of calories
but walks briskly each day for 1-2 miles will lose approximately 14 pounds
per year.
The following reveals the number of calories burned during
a forty-five minute interval for various activities:

Realistically, the calories an individual burns while walking his/her
1-2 miles is probably negated with the refreshing glass of Gatorade consumed
upon the completion of the walk. However, the commitment this individual
made to drag his/her body out of the warm bed at sunrise to subject oneself
to pain, will set a positive atmosphere for the entire day. First, this
individual’s metabolism will be in relative shock racing to keep
up with an energy expenditure that is usually not reached until way in
the late afternoon if reached at all. Secondly, this individual is now
developing a sense of self-worth and devotion towards his/her goals. Donuts,
sitting in the lobby at work, no longer represent the same temptation
nor will second helpings or late-night deserts. Thought processes, such
as, "Why should I negate all my early morning workouts by consuming
these unhealthy, fattening foods?" begin to dictate actions in a
positive manner.
Unfortunately,
dropout rates from all fitness programs is excessive, statistics indicate
that only 20 percent of those individuals that begin an exercise continue
to exercise for one year. Exercise programs should be tailored to an individual
interests and considerations. For example, ex-basketball players should
research where there are pick up games are being played, if golf is your
passion, briskly walk the course instead of riding in the cart, ex-swimmers
find a masters program that meets at lunch, house-wives start a walking
social group, basketball players set up a couple evening games a week,
etc. Goals for physical activity should involve a minimum of 20 to 30
minutes 4-5 times per week. Individuals should strive to reach a heart
rate that is 60-80 percent of their maximum rate (estimated maximum heart
rate can be calculated by using the standard 220 minus an individual’s
current age).
Individuals, who are creative in developing an exercise
agenda, combining physically challenging events in a social atmosphere,
are more likely to sustain their efforts over the long term. Research
indicates that individuals who include physical activity in their weight
loss programs are more likely to succeed in keeping the weight off.
In addition to promoting weight control, exercise
as the following positive effects:
- Maintains muscle mass, bones, joints and balance
- Increases HDL levels (HDL cholesterol helps return
cholesterol to the liver, keeping it from building up in the blood vessels.
Studies have shown that high HDL is protective.)
- Reduces individual’s risk of cardiovascular
disease
- Helps to control blood pressure
- Decreases the incidence of diabetes
- Promoting an overall sense of well-being
- Reduces susceptibility to depression and anxiety
Please remember:
Woman and inactive men generally need to consume
approximately 2,000 calories to maintain there current weight; men and
very active women need to consume approximately 2,500 calories to maintain
there current weight.
To lose one pound an individual must burn
off, 3500 calories; therefore, consuming 300-500 less calories per day
(7 x 500 =3500 per wk.) will result in a weight reduction of approximately
one pound per week which is a healthy and realistic goal.
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