How Much Exercise Do You Need?
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I mean, my long term goal is to lose at least 10lbs, but in general, because I have a history of health problems, I want to maintain a healthy weight and be in shape to minimize that risk. By reading this article, I definitely need to increase the amount of time I exercise, or actually try to exercise everyday at least—I’ll do my best to fit it in my schedule.
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The Everyday Health article recommends 150–300 minutes of moderate cardio or 75–150 minutes of intense cardio per week, plus strength training at least two times.
Im trying to build muscle and loose fat so i need to focus on heavy strength training 3-5 times a week, add 2-3 cardio sessions, and maintain a high-protein, low-fat diet along with my calorie goal. Thus, my focus is proper nutrition, implementing cardio, heavy resistance training and recovery.
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I enjoyed reading the article and learned many valuable information such as learning that adults should aim for 150 to 300 minutes which is interesting because I bet it is hard for some adults who work in a job where your mainly sitting down instead of moving around and may not always have time to workout. I also agree that any form of exercise is better then nothing, I don't workout every day because sometimes I don't have time to do so but I do enjoy taking a walk around town when I don't feel productive. One thing I do not agree is that people with depression may not always see exercise as a stress reliever, sometimes people with depression don't have enough energy to even get up to do workouts so it can be hard for them to commit. However once they do decide to exercise it can help in relieving them for a bit.
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This article was very helpful in understanding what physical activity requirements must be made for diffrent age brackets but I would like a little more information on different demographics in these age ranges and how each group should exercise because I believe is important is finding out what routine would be best for your health goals.
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This article was helpful. My goal is to maintain my weight while building muscle, which means diet and heavy strength training are crucial. In the past, I've had problems balancing physical activity with work or school, but I will be starting a job soon that involves more physical labor, which will hopefully further help me reach my goals. I also want to live as long as possible and maintain a healthy lifestyle throughout my entire life, not just my young adult years.
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This article does a great job setting general guide lines for how much physical activity you should get, while also explaining that everyone's needs and abilities are different, as well as their goals. Looking at exercise as a medicine and saying that any activity is better than none also encourages people of all abilities and demographics to try to be more active.
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this article was helpful as it laid out good guidelines for working out for those who are more just looking to improve their overall health like me. I don’t have any super specific goals in mind right now, really I just want to have a stronger and more healthy body than I do now.
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I enjoyed reading this article because it gave me a better understanding of exercise and how I can use exercise to lose weight and maintain my health more efficiently. I wasn't suprised by the 2014 study that said that exercise helps more with preventing weight gain than it does with simply losing weight, but I found it to be very insightful, and I plan on taking that into consideration next time I begin a long-term fitness routine.
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This article helped me to understand the next steps to take in my personal physical fitness. My goal is not to lose weight but to put on weight, and the article made it clear that someone can't only work out to put on weight, but they have to eat the right diet as well. In reading this I was able to come up with a couple ways in which I can edit my diet to help give my body the extra boost it needs.
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I learned many interesting things in this article including that its recommended for adults to achieve either 150-300 minutes of moderate cardio or 75-150 minutes of intense cardio each week. Many people also believe strength training multiple times a week is beneficial. Currently, I work out usually only during and right after Aerobics class. Outside of class I don’t do much cardio except for walking to class. I greatly prefer strength training because I feel it is easier than cardio and it makes me feel much more confident. My goals are to lose fat and gain muscle so I should definitely increase how often I exercise. Luckily this summer I will be working outdoors at a large summer camp where I will have plenty of opportunities to walk.
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I found this article to be really insightful and learned a lot from it. I like that it highlights how even small amounts of physical activity can have a big impact on both physical and mental health, making the idea of staying active feel much more manageable. I also appreciate how it encourages setting personalized goals based on individual needs, rather than promoting a universal approach for everyone.
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I really liked this article, as it opened my eyes to various aspects of my weight loss journey. It made me reflect deeply on my personal goals: ultimately, I aspire to shed excess weight and build muscle. By the end of my reading, I gained a clearer understanding of the commitment and effort required to achieve the physique I desire. This article truly helped me appreciate the time and dedication necessary to transform my body and reach my fitness objectives.
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I like the balanced and practical approach this article takes toward exercise. I agree with its main point, the amount of exercise you need truly depends on your personal goals. Whether that’s general health, weight loss, stress reduction, or cardiovascular improvement. What stands out most to me is how encouraging it is for beginners or busy people; it reminds us that even short bursts of activity count and are better than doing nothing at all. That’s motivating and realistic. I also think the emphasis on tailoring your routine to your specific needs and gradually building up is important. It takes the pressure off of trying to hit high targets right away and helps promote consistency instead. Overall, it’s a great reminder that movement in any form is valuable, and with clear goals, we can find an exercise approach that actually works for us.
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