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6HEALTH > MOVE YOUR BODY
REASONS TO ADD
fYour body was made to move. But because of the hectic pace of 21st century living, many
of us don’t fit enough Rexercise into our day.
esearch from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows that 56 per cent of us don’t
get close to the recommended 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity on most days of the week.1
If you make time for exercise you’ll benefit not just your body but your mind too. Sports and exercise help boost your mood and blast stress. As you know prolonged stress can lead to serious health problems.
look like a man – you don’t have enough of the muscle-building hormone testosterone, so weight training will make you look slender – not manly!
If you have a lot to lose or have stiff joints, swimming is a great low-impact exercise. And walking is a great workout too, especially if it’s brisk.
All types of exercise burn kilojoules, helping you manage your weight. And if you want to lose a few kilos, exercise also helps you to focus your mind on your healthy plans so it’s easier to get to a healthy, happy weight!
Not convinced? Here are six super reasons you should fit exercise into your day!
1. Burn those kilojoules
Dieting 101: Consume more kilojoules than you burn and you’ll gain weight. Burn more kilojoules than are required to maintain your weight and you’ll lose the kilos. But whether you want to lose weight or not, exercise is vital to help you get lean and stay that way. Though beware, if you’re exercising to lose weight, the exercise will need to be intensive and prolonged.
Not seeing the results you want?
You may not be burning off as much as you think. For example, if you weigh around 60kg and you eat a 50g chocolate bar (1,130 kilojoules) you’ll need to cycle at a moderate pace for 35 minutes or walk for over an hour to burn it off! So, think about what kind of exercise you do and your exercise intensity so you become an active exerciser and not a distracted dieter!
EXERCISE INTO
YOUR DAY
ffffDifferent exercise, different health benefits
Aerobic or cardiovascular exercise helps to protect your heart and lungs, improve endurance and build your fitness, strength and stamina.
Strength training (working with weights) will sculpt your body because it builds muscle and burns fat. By the way, ladies, don’t worry that weight training will make you
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This health information: The advice provided is for the average adult and should not be interpreted as being applicable to children, the elderly or those with a chronic medical condition necessitating prescribed diets and physical activity regimens.
1. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Risk factors to health. http://www.aihw.gov.au/risk-factors/
2. Black Dog Institute. Diet & exercise – Exercise – Getting help. http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/public/gettinghelp/exercise.cfm
3. Black Dog Institute. Diet & exercise – Exercise – Getting help. http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/public/gettinghelp/exercise.cfm “The health information provided is intended to be informative only and should be carefully evaluated for its source, accuracy, completeness and relevance for your purposes. It is not a replacement for professional medical evaluation, advice, diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. You should always obtain appropriate professional advice relevant to your particular circumstances. railway + transport health fund ltd (abn 93 087 648 744) is a registered health benefits organisation. 1008/1396