Doctor gives recommendations
for beginning exercise routine
Published: Thursday, February 9, 2012
Updated: Thursday, February 9, 2012 22:02
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Garber gave tips throughout the presentation for creating the right exercise routine. She began by describing that exercise helps to reduce the risks of stroke, cancer, obesity, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, depression/anxiety, high blood pressure and high blood lipids. It can even improve your memory skills. While discussing exercise routines, she reiterated that everyone is different, and therefore benefits from exercise will vary from person to person. If you are a person that does not regularly exercise, it is better to "start slow and steady like the tortoise than fast like the hare."
For people that do not regularly exercise, Garber had a few recommendations. Do some type of moderate intensity exercise, something enjoyable, because you will engage in exercise you like more often. While first starting to get into a workout routine, working with experienced health fitness professional can be motivating to keep going. This will also reduce the risk of injury while exercising.
For people that feel there is no time in their schedule for exercise, Garber said, "Decide what you can do; some exercise is better than no exercise." Missing a day isn't too bad, but missing a month or more can be detrimental. The benefits of exercise far outweigh the risks, but if you are feeling pain, stop immediately. "Understanding these simple tips and points gives confidence to gym goers, recreation lovers, and even health fitness professionals," said Jay Hydren, a second year graduate student majoring in kinesiology.
If you are uncertain of what types of exercises are out there, the big four are aerobic, which includes cardio; resistance, which is weight training; flexibility, which is stretching; and neuromotor, a fairly new category that includes exercises like yoga, tai chi and pilates, all good for balance.
Concluding her presentation, Garber gave a particularly helpful tip that most people usually do not think about. "It is important, even if you do get a lot of exercise, to break up your sitting periods. Even if you have a regular exercise routine, you can still have increased health risks from not breaking up your sitting time." To break up sitting time, she recommends walking around while talking on the phone or even walking across the office rather than sending an email to a coworker.
"It was a great presentation that provided an overview of exercise guidelines for the average individual. It's important to recognize that a little bit of activity can go a long way for overall health," said Brittanie Volk, a fourth-year kinesiology doctoral candidate.
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