What exercise is best?

There are 3 types of exercise that offer amazing health benefits and I would encourage you to include each type of exercise at least once a week if you want to improve your overall fitness and health. Cardio: Anything that raises your heart rate, gets you breathing fast and makes you sweat is cardio training:…

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Unpacking exercise

‘Doc, what exercise should I be doing?’ ‘Doc, do I really HAVE to go to the gym? I hate it!’ ‘Doc, my friend told me I should run… is it the right exercise for me?’ My patients often ask me for advice on exercise. It really depends on your personal goals, preferences and physical health.…

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Physical Activity Guidelines

Breaking a sweat… If you exert yourself sufficiently to break a sweat you are not only boosting your weight loss efforts but also conditioning your heart, blood vessels and lungs, and releasing happy hormones called endorphins that improve mood and sleep quality. With regular exercise, you will change your body composition and the way your…

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What’s the BEST exercise for health and vitality?

Dancing, of course! I am biased, I admit.  I LOVE dancing.  But, there is scientific evidence to prove that dance has some amazing benefits for your body and mind. Why is dancing so good for you? Anyone can dance.  Really.  Even if you have two left feet, you can move your body to a beat. …

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