Exercise
Jim Fixx - Runner
• Died of coronary artery disease while
jogging
• Exercise = risks and benefits
General exercise strategy
• Consult physician first
• Start easy & increase gradually
• Regular brisk walking
– Better than strenuous running
Aerobic fitness
• Decreases risk of heart attack
Exercise
• Elevates metabolism
• Can add two years to your life
• Can lower disability in old age
• Benefit women and men equally
• Most apt to reduce heart disease
• Increases self-esteem
• Reduces state anxiety
Jogging
• Helps lose weight
• Reduce depression
• Live longer longer
• Better heart health
Exercise myths
• “No pain - no gain”
• “I am too old”
• “More likely to cause a heart attack”
• “I can get physically addicted to it”
How much exercise is
enough?
• 30 minutes of moderate activity 5 days
a week
• + Strength training