Our bodies were built to move, not sit.
Yet, getting enough activity can be difficult when you spend your day at a desk or behind the wheel.
The good news is a small amount of activity can make a difference in your health.
A recent study at Duke University Medical Center found walking just 30 minutes per day, six days per week, was enough to cut the risk of metabolic syndrome.
"The results of our study underscore what we have known for a long time," said Duke cardiologist William Kraus. "Some exercise is better than none; more exercise is generally better than less, and no exercise can be disastrous."
So, how do you fit activity into your daily life?
Patty Borkowski has some suggestions in an article about Embracing A New Lifestyle.
A past newsletter article offers suggestions to use outside the gym.
You might also enjoy watching the “Dancing Pedometer” Video for tips on using a pedometer.
Get moving and feel great in 2008!
Please add your suggestions or comments below!
Eliz Greene is a heart attack survivor, author and nationally known speaker on a mission to encourage women to recognize heart disease as their most serious health threat and provide down-to-earth strategies for active and healthy lives. Learn more about Eliz and the Embrace Your Heart Wellness Initiative at www.EmbraceYourHeart.com
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