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