Featured Discussions - Forum - Health and Fitness India2024-03-28T17:41:08Zhttps://www.healthfitnessindia.com/forum/topics/feed/featuredHow much physical activity do adults need?https://www.healthfitnessindia.com/forum/topics/how-much-physical-activity-do-adults-need2011-12-04T07:58:46.000Z2011-12-04T07:58:46.000ZShakti Saranhttps://www.healthfitnessindia.com/members/ShaktiSaran<div><p>From <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/adults.html">http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/adults.html</a></p>
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<p><strong>For Important Health Benefits</strong></p>
<p>Adults need at least:</p>
<p><strong>2 hours and 30 minutes</strong> (150 minutes) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (i.e., brisk walking) <strong>every week</strong> and muscle-strengthening activities on <strong>2 or more days a week</strong> that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms).</p>
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<p><strong>1 hour and 15 minutes</strong> (75 minutes) of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity (i.e., jogging or running) <strong>every week</strong> and muscle-strengthening activities on <strong>2 or more days a week</strong> that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms).</p>
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<p>An equivalent mix of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity and muscle-strengthening activities on <strong>2 or more days a week</strong> that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms).</p>
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<p><strong>For Even Greater Health Benefits</strong></p>
<p>Adults should increase their activity to:</p>
<p><strong>5 hours</strong> (300 minutes) <strong>each week</strong> of moderate-intensity aerobic activity and<br/> muscle-strengthening activities on <strong>2 or more days a week</strong> that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms).</p>
<p>OR</p>
<p><strong>2 hours and 30 minutes</strong> (150 minutes) <strong>each week</strong> of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity and muscle-strengthening activities on <strong>2 or more days a week</strong> that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms).</p>
<p>OR</p>
<p>An equivalent mix of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity and<br/> muscle-strengthening activities on <strong>2 or more days a week</strong> that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms).</p>
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<p>Best!</p>
<p>Shakti Saran</p></div>Starting an Exercise Programhttps://www.healthfitnessindia.com/forum/topics/starting-an-exercise-program2011-12-04T21:12:11.000Z2011-12-04T21:12:11.000ZShakti Saranhttps://www.healthfitnessindia.com/members/ShaktiSaran<div><p>From <a href="http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00416" target="_blank">http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00416</a></p>
<p>The <strong>toughest and most important step in an exercise program is getting started</strong>. People often think they need to tackle a strenuous program right away to prove they are committed. But in reality, slow and steady is the best way to begin.</p>
<p>You need a workable plan to change your lifestyle from sedentary to physically active.</p>
<p>If you have an existing health problem, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, a history of heart disease, or are a smoker, you should <strong>contact your doctor before beginning any vigorous physical activity</strong>.</p>
<p>Following some basic guidelines can help establish an exercise program that protects you against disease and disability and insures a healthy, independent, and productive life.</p>
<p>Following some basic guidelines can help you establish an exercise program that protects you against disease and disability and insures a healthy, independent, and productive life.</p>
<p>Exercise programs that get the best results are made up of three main elements: aerobic conditioning, flexibility exercises, and strength training.</p>
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<p>From <a href="http://www.healthfitnessindia.com/forum/topics/fitness-aspects-knowledge-experience-worldwide" target="_blank">http://www.healthfitnessindia.com/forum/topics/fitness-aspects-knowledge-experience-worldwide</a> </p>
<p><strong>If you're NEW</strong> to fitness then I suggest that you read the BBC article "<strong>Physical aspects of fitness</strong>" mentioned on the forum post "Fitness - Sharing Knowledge and Experience from Worldwide"</p>
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<div style="display: block;" class="description xj_comment_editor xg_user_generated" id="desc_6458971Comment18763"><p><strong>I suggested some girl about fitness who has started doing aerobics and dance:</strong> <span class="null">get a personal trainer to show you how to lift</span>. <span class="null">do be careful with fitness trainers in the sense of go for a well certified trainer in general and try to take personal training sessions than inputs for free because they might not guide you properly and which might also harm you. also, take appropriate care of your nutrition to really grow and develop because exercising is only one part. also proper rest is critical.</span></p>
<p><strong><span class="null">I also shared:</span></strong></p>
<div class="_3hi clearfix"><div class="_38 direction_ltr"><p>Google "beauty strength india"</p>
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<div class="_3hi clearfix"><div class="_38 direction_ltr"><p>earlier skinny was in, but now fit is in</p>
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<div class="_3hi clearfix"><div class="_38 direction_ltr"><p>and fit should always be in!</p>
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<div class="_3hi clearfix"><div class="_38 direction_ltr"><p>you'll find a site healthfitnessindia.com</p>
<p><a href="http://www.healthfitnessindia.com/profiles/blogs/beauty-in-strength-muscular-girls-women-health-fitness-india">http://www.healthfitnessindia.com/profiles/blogs/beauty-in-strength-muscular-girls-women-health-fitness-india</a></p>
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<div class="_3hi clearfix"><div class="_38 direction_ltr"><p>see the post</p>
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<div class="_3hi clearfix"><div class="_38 direction_ltr"><p>i've created that site</p>
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<div class="_3hi clearfix"><div class="_38 direction_ltr"><p>scroll down and you'll see images</p>
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<div class="_3hi clearfix"><div class="_38 direction_ltr"><p>there are some different pages</p>
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<div class="_38 direction_ltr"><p>i wish that it would motivate you to also do your best at health and fitness</p>
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</div></div>You MUST Research health and fitness inputs given by family, friends and othershttps://www.healthfitnessindia.com/forum/topics/you-must-research-health-fitness-inputs-given-by-family-friends2011-12-22T20:34:04.000Z2011-12-22T20:34:04.000ZShakti Saranhttps://www.healthfitnessindia.com/members/ShaktiSaran<div><p>Today after an awesome LESMILLS RPM class, I asked the instructor on whether there's a recommended way to breathe during the class. Another person there said that thinking logically, it would be breathing quickly at short intervals. He also said that he has seen cyclists do that and that he even performed the breathing action.</p>
<p><strong>However, the instructor said to</strong> take long deep breaths which she isn't able to do in the class because she has to keep speaking in the class. I told her that I would research more on it and that would share with her. Perhaps the other person meant well while sharing on this, however, this person had neither shared based on scientific research nor had mentioned a particular top competitive cyclist who breathes like how he had mentioned.</p>
<p>I think that people might even genuinely want to help others, however, for which they might even do so incorrectly and that <strong>which could even be seriously harmful to the other</strong>.</p>
<p>One of my goals with our Health and Fitness India network is to <strong>keep sharing from scientific research and from top professionals worldwide</strong>. Best! Shakti Saran</p></div>