Fitness
Besides making you feel and look better, the health benefits of exercise are almost too numerous to name. Exercise can reduce your risk of developing deadly diseases like heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, diabetes, and obesity. Exercise can also increase flexibility and reduce the effects of aging. It can help your mental well-being and can be an effective treatment for problems like depression, stress, and anxiety. In addition to increasing your energy, exercise can help you sleep and maintain a healthy weight. To get answers to all your fitness questions, visit our list of Recommended Sites.
Here are some great ways to make exercise a part of your day:
- Push the baby in a stroller
- Walk the dog
- Clean the house or wash the car
- Do stretches, exercises, or pedal a stationary bike while watching television
- Mow the lawn with a push mower
- Plant a vegetable garden
- Play with the kids
One way to calculate your body weight is to find your Body Mass Index or BMI. The BMI helps you determine the proper weight range for your height. To calculate your own BMI visit these links:
For a great resource to find out personalized eating plans and interactive tools to help you plan and assess your food choices, visit:
Once you’re ready to begin a fitness program of your own, PhillyHealthInfo.org can help you find exercise classes in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia County. Get started by checking out our resources and events listings in the blue boxes on the right side of the page.
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