01/27/2025
What it actually takes to improve your health with exercise.
The American Heart Association, AMA, CDC, WHO, and Mayo Clinic all have nearly identical exercise recommendations.
Research shows we can significantly improve health markers (such as cholesterol levels, blood pressure, blood sugar regulation) and decrease risk of chronic disease and mortality by simply:
-Having 2 strength training workouts a week.
-Having a total of 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise a week
By achieving 150 minutes you decrease your overall mortality rate 35-42%. A week of working out to SIGNIFICANTLY improve your health looks like:
Strength training for 30 minutes, 2x a week.
Going for a 30 minute brisk walk 3x a week.
But remember ANYTHING helps, even if you get half of the recommended minutes, your mortality rate decreases by 22-31%!
The hardest part is getting started. Having a plan. Incorporating it into your way of life.
Yes I am a chiropractor and I help people with their back pain, their neck pain, their headaches, etc. But, I also help people in every stage of life improve their fitness and health. No matter your goals, no matter your reasons, if you need help getting started with exercise. Or you need to switch up your exercise routine to progress farther, please reach out! These are things I love helping people with!
