The American College of Sports Medicine has recently changed the guidelines for aerobic exercise to 50 minutes, five times a week for healthy adults ages 18 – 65. People should exercise at a moderate and/or vigorous intensity for 200 – 300 minutes a week. This is an increase from 30 minutes.
“50 minutes?” people ask me a few times to make sure that they heard me correctly. I tell them that yes it’s true, but it doesn’t have to be all at once. You can spread it out during the course of the day. Of course, I like to get it all done at once but that doesn’t mean the same will work for you.
I encourage people to do interval training. Play with your cardio, do a few minutes at a higher intensity and recover for a few. Interval training is particularly effective for exercise newbies, athletes and weight loss.
I’ve got to go now and do my cardio!
Author: gobefitc
What do you think of when the word fitness comes to mind? What images and thoughts appear? What are you doing in that moment? Is it enjoyable or are you just going through the motions?
Beth's philosophy is that fitness should be fun, goal-oriented, realistic and integrated into daily life, regardless of age, gender, health and level. Attitude is everything when it comes to health and fitness.
She inspires and motivates every individual to utilize their greatest gifts: their body, heart and mind, by creating a dynamic and functional program that incorporates fitness into everyday life. The days of tedious and monotonous workouts are over! Instead, you get an exhilarating program that suits you. Variety is the spice of life!
Participating in a lifelong fitness program that excites you, empowers you, and reflects you and your goals is your ultimate health and fitness success story.
The real question is: What do you imagine for yourself now — at whatever stage you may be in your life?
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