It takes more than exercise to get into better shape. Here we describe The Pillar of Fitness Success! Follow our outline and you'll be on your way to a healthier lifestyle.
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The Pillars of Fitness Success
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Stretching, long walks or walking
dog, parking away from the front
door, take stairs vs elevator
Cardio vascular exercise: Weight bearing activities
like: Walking, running, elliptical, bicycling, swimming,
and aerobics
Strength building and muscle toning:
Resistance training – i.e. Weight lifting,
bands, body weight, manual resistance,
etc
High intensity/
interval training
Everyday
Eat every 3-4 hours for 4-5
times a day.
At least three to
four times per
week for 45 – 60
minutes
Rest
Indulge:
dessert
No more than once
or twice per week
Less than once per week
Exercise Pyramid
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Aerobic Fitness
• Duration:
30 - 60 Minutes
• Frequency
3 - 6 sessions/week
• Activity
Weight bearing
Enjoy
Convenient
• Proper Intensity
Nutrition
• Contact a Registered Dietitian
• Smaller meals every 3-4 hours
• Make smart decisions
• Set yourself up for success
Anaerobic Fitness
• Focus on:
- Chest, shoulders, back,
legs and core body
• Consult an expert to help you:
- Use proper form
- Change stimulus
• Always weight train prior to cardio
Pillars of Success
Typical Results
•Lower blood pressure
•Healthy BMI
•Healthy body fat
•Less stress
•Greater bone density
•Think clearer
•Better quality of life
Typical Results
•Lower blood pressure
•Healthy BMI
•Healthy body fat
•Less stress
•Greater bone density
•Think clearer
•Better quality of life
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Adjusted Target Heart Rate
220 - Age – RHR (Resting Heart Rate) = X
X * 60% + RHR = Low
X * 70% + RHR = High
Normal Resting Heart Rate ranges between:
• Newborn infants
– 100 to 160 beats per minute
• Children 1 to 10 years
– 70 to 120 beats per minute
• Children over 10 and adults (including seniors)
– 60 to 100 beats per minute
• Well-trained athletes
– 40 to 60 beats per minute