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Exercise for Health
About Exercise
Regular exercise is essential for optimal health. Whether you’re young or old, there’s no denying that the health benefits of exercise improve your overall wellbeing. However, for many of us, regular exercise has been replaced by TV, the Internet, or computer games. Millions of Americans are simply not getting enough exercise to be considered 'healthy'.
Incorporating an hour or two of moderately vigorous exercise into your daily routine can help prevent a variety of serious health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, depression, and cancer. Additionally, it helps you sleep better, reduce stress, control your weight, brighten your mood, strengthen your mental clarity, and improve your libido and sexual function.
A comprehensive exercise program consists of four key components: aerobics, strength training, flexibility training, and balance training. Each of these elements offers its own unique benefits for your body.
Learn more at harvard.edu and at the following sites below:
5 of the best exercises ever: Harvard
7 benefits of physical activity: Mayo
10 best exercises for toning: Healthline
13 best exercises for overall health and fitness: Med News
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Yoga & Tai Chi
About Yoga
Yoga is an ancient and complex practice, rooted in Indian philosophy. It began as a spiritual practice but has become popular as a comprehensive exercise program that promotes both physical and mental well-being.
Although classical yoga includes various elements, yoga as practiced in the United States typically emphasizes physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation (dyana), all of which contribute to the numerous health benefits of exercise.
Yoga, along with two practices of Chinese origin—tai chi and qi gong—are sometimes referred to as 'meditative movement' practices. Each of these practices incorporates both meditative elements and physical activity, encouraging regular exercise.
Learn more at nccih.nih.gov and BE WELL!
About Tai Chi
Tai chi is a practice that involves a series of slow, gentle movements, physical postures, a meditative state of mind, and controlled breathing. Originating as an ancient martial art in China, tai chi has evolved over the years into a comprehensive exercise program focused on health promotion and rehabilitation.
The health benefits of exercise, such as tai chi, may include improved balance and fall prevention, particularly for older adults and individuals with Parkinson’s disease. While it remains uncertain whether tai chi can reduce falls in those who have experienced a stroke or suffer from osteoarthritis or heart failure, many elderly individuals and others with limited physical ability have found it to be beneficial.
For more information, visit harvard.edu and BE WELL!
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