3. Dr. Doyle
• Physical activity = improved health
• Daily exercise creates changes in
the brain and brain chemistry
which improves your mood
4. Survey
• Most work at least part time
• 40% stressed out
• Exercise is important
• Do not exercise regularly
5. Mayo Clinic
7 major benefits to exercise, some of these
include:
• Control weight
• Lower blood pressure
• Lower cholesterol
• Lowers risk for type 2 diabetes
• Lower risk or strokes
• Lower risk for depression
6. How Much
Exercise?
•
150 min. of moderate exercise
a week
Or
• 75 min. vigorous exercise a
week
And
• 2 strength-training sessions
Good Goal?
•
30 min. of physical activity a day
Or
•
Brief bouts of activity if running
short on time
7. What forms of exercise are out there?
Outdoors
• Walking
• Jogging
• Running
• Swimming
Team Sports
• Beach Volleyball
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Golf
Alone
• Yoga
• Pilates