Your Heart Asks….How Much Exercise Do You Need?..What is Good Nutrition?  

Find the answers that are good for you….

• At least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity (think walking or a leisurely bike ride) five days a week PLUS strength training twice a week.                       OR

• At least 20 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity (like jogging or a challenging bike ride) three days a week PLUS strength training twice a week.

A little twist on the rules: Though 20- or 30-minute sessions may be ideal for health and mood, experts say that you can get plenty of benefit from exercising in just 10-minute spurts too.

For your mood, aim for 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise or a combination of aerobic exercise and muscle-strengthening three to five days a week. Some research shows that even lower levels of activity may offer mental health benefits, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  

The Centers for Disease Control offers more detailed guidelines at http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/adults.html

Additional resources are www.liveyourlifewell.org or www.americanheart.org.

At the heart of good health is good nutrition and physical activity.  There are many resources to help you find your way to start a healthier lifestyle. This website has many, and you can check at your local library or health club.

This message is brought to you as part of the “Healthy Minds/Healthy Bodies” educational campaign sponsored by Beatrice Community Hospital Gage County PATCH..   For further information and resources, contact Sharon Langvardt, MS, LIMHP, CMFT, Blue Valley Behavioral Health and Beatrice Hospital PATCH coordinator (402) 228-3386 or slangvardt@bvbh.net or slangvardt@bchhc.org.    

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