Fitness Facts from Step Ahead
Posted by deborah neiman on Thu, Jul 22, 2010 @ 04:07 PM
FITNESS FACTS from STEP AHEAD
There are many reasons to exercise… following are a few fitness facts that may surprise you!
- STROKE: Aerobic exercise lowers the risk of stroke!
- HEART DISEASE: Aerobic exercise cuts the risk of heart attack by 20-35% in most studies.
- BROKEN BONES: Weight-bearing aerobic and strength-training exercise 3 to 5 times a week can increase density of spine and hips.
- DIABETES: Moderately active people have a 30 to 40 percent lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
- DEPRESSION: Active people are 15 to 25 percent less likely to be diagnosed with depression than inactive people.
- ARTHRITIS: Moderate exercise several times a week for 30 to 60 minutes can reduce pain and disability.
- FALLS: Older adults who are physically active have a 30% lower risk of falls.
We at Step Ahead encourage to stay active. Please join our Body Blast classes each Monday night…
BODY BLAST “TOTAL BODY CONNECTION”- In this Monday’s TOTAL BODY CONNECTION class we’ll be combining upper and lower body exercises which will increase the intensity of the class as well as strengthening, toning and conditioning our entire body… in just 20 minutes. Working two muscle groups at once will also increase the fat/calorie burn. Please join Noelle for this 20-minute calorie blasting, muscle toning class at 7:15pm. Space is limited so please RSVP to Noelle@stepaheadnj.com if you plan to attend.