12/21/2021
In the physical activity objectives for Healthy People 2020 it was found that >80% of American adults and teenagers do not get the daily recommended amount of physical activity.
For adults this meant they did not get enough aerobic or muscle strengthening activity while teenagers primarily did not get enough aerobic physical activity.
Why is this important? Because those who engage in a sedentary lifestyle are overwhelmingly at risk of developing chronic diseases. Heart disease, type II diabetes, obesity, digestive issues, etc. are things that are common in our society but NOT normal.
So what can you do? The answer is simply to get moving! Whether it’s walking, biking, swimming, yoga, tennis, wii fit, or basketball the goal is to get 150min per week of moderate intensity (heart rate 120-140 beats per minute) or 75min per week of high intensity (heart rate >140 beats per minute) aerobic activity 🫁
In addition, everyone should try to add in 90min per week of strength training. This can be done with a barbell, dumbbells, kettlebells, machines, or even bodyweight 🏋🏽♀️
Now, if you just read the last two paragraphs and thought “Wow that’s a lot of time” our question would be “How much is your health worth to you?” If you can’t dedicate ~4 hours a week (that’s only 2.4% of your week by the way) to taking care of your body than the research shows you will pay for it later on.
Start making small daily investments in your health now so that you don’t have to make large unwanted investments into your health later on! If you’re stuck or not sure where to start send us a DM or visit our website so that we can help you! 🧩
