How Much Exercise is Really Necessary?
Friday October 10, 2008
If you accept at face value the Institute of Medicine's famous report from a few years ago claiming that 90,000 Americans die each year from medical errors, then DrRich must assume that you also accept at face value the IOM's more recent report claiming that at least 1 hour of vigorous exercise is necessary each and every day in order to achieve cardiac benefit. For a more reasonable idea of how much exercise is really necessary look here.
Comments
I have to admit that I don’t know the true amount of activity you need to stay fit. I try to follow the Pritikin system which suggests 30 minutes of walking at least 3 times a week. I do know that from my perspective of running a Blue Cross agency in Florida. I see the difference regular activity can make. Active people have less health problems than inactive. I guess the best thing is not to try to figure out how much to exercise, just start and worry about how much later.