My therapist has been encouraging me to walk on a regular basis. It's not that I don't head his advice. I do. I have tried taking periodic walks. It's just that the walks become very periodic. I find excuses not to walk. Sometimes they are valid, such as when I was sick and it was incredibly cold outside. Most times, however, I don't take walks because I don't feel like doing it. So I came across an article about the amazing benefits of walking 30 minutes a day. It's based in part on the work … [Read more...]
How Often Should You Exercise? Hear from an Expert
Exercise is important. Not many people would dispute that idea, including even the most sedentary couch potatoes. Working out is good for your body and mind. It can boost energy, improve your muscle strength, and increase endurance. Physical exercise raises the heart rate, which in turn pumps more oxygen to the brain. It also improves your mood by increasing the amount of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that is associated with good health and mental well-being. Even so, most people don't get … [Read more...]
