EXERCISE!
When? NOW
BENEFITS OF EXERCISING
- 30% lower risk of early death
- 50% lower risk of acquiring type 2 diabetes
- 30% lower risk of depression
- 35% lower risk of having a heart disease.
- 83% lower risk of osteoarthritis
TOP 5 ACTIVITIES THAT BURN THE MOST CALORIES
- Cycling - An hour of cycling could burn 950 calories for men and 850 calories for women.
- Rope Jumping - An hour of rope jumping could burn 850 calories for men and 750 calories for women.
- Swimming - An hour of swimming could burn 840 calories for men and 720 calories for women.
- Elliptical Trainer - It is like the treadmill and it could help you lose 600 calories in an hour
- Zumba - It is considered one of the best fat burning exercises and it could help you lose 400-700 calories depending on the intensity.
BENEFITS OF EXERCISING FOR CHILDREN
- Their body fat will be controlled
- They will develop stronger bones and muscles
- They would be less likely to be overweight or obese
BENEFITS OF EXERCISING FOR ADULTS
- They will be less likely of having vertebral fracture
- They will be having higher cardiovascular endurance
- They will be less prone to having diabetes, heart diseases and a high blood pressure.
BENEFITS OF EXERCISING FOR SENIORS
- Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis will be prevented
- The risk of having type 2 diabetes would be lower
- Bowel cancer would be prevented
REFERENCES
- 13 exercises that burn the most calories (n.d.) . Retrieved November 18, 2014, from http://weightloss.com/exercises-that-burn-the-most-calories/
- Benefits of exercise (2013). Retrieved November 18,2014, from http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/fitness/Pages/Whybeactive.aspx/
- Gavin, M. (2012). The many benefits of exercise. Retrieved from http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_center/staying_fit/exercise.html#/
- World Health Organization. (n.d.). Physical activity and adults. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/dietphysicalactivity/factsheet_adults/en/
- Kerr, P. (2012). Exercise for older people. Retrieved from http://www.bupa.co.uk/bupaukcmshome/individuals/healthinformation/directory/e/exercise-older-people/