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Elderly Not Affected By Intensity Of Aerobics

Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator on Thursday, June 13, 2013, In : physical activity

Moderate-intensity aerobics is recommended for overall health and vitality and to prevent non-communicable diseases such as heart disease and strokes. It is recommended for all adults.

More vigorous aerobics exercise may be required by those who need to lose weight and keep it off, since burning calories is their goal.

For the prevention of diseases 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise 5 times per week is enough to promote good health.

In one study, researchers wanted to evaluate the dif...

Zumba -An Effective Physical Activity

Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator on Friday, August 31, 2012, In : physical activity

People on a weight control program are advised to be physically active to balance the calories hey consume with the calories burned.

Most people; however, don't do it on the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobics per week.

They need vigorous-intensity aerobics exercise; they need more intense exercise such as running, jogging, biking,dancing and swimming to burn the excess calories.

Zumba, a dance-fitness program has been identified as an effective and healthy way to burn ex...
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