The World Health Organization and the U.S. Surgeon General agree that better health is a result of more physical activity. Studies have shown that moderate activity for 30 minutes on most days of the week leads to:
- Longer lifespan
- Stronger heart
- Lower blood pressure
- Less risk for depression, stroke, type-2 diabetes, colon and breast cancer
The Center for Disease Control states that moderate-intensity physical activity should raise a person’s target heart rate to 50-70% of his or her maximum heart rate (i.e. brisk walking, housework, and bike commuting).
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Sources http://www.who.int/dietphysicalactivity/factsheet_olderadults/en/
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/measuring/heartrate.html
Wener and Sharon Hoeger, Lifetime Physical Fitness and Wellness: A Personalized Program
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