Question;

What would be your ideal walking schedule for

substantial health benefits?

Base your answer using the information in the previous post. (No word limit required)

For substantial health benefits, adults should do

at least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) to

300 minutes (5 hours) a week of moderate-

intensity, or 75 minutes (1 hour and 15 minutes)

to 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) a week

of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity, or

an equivalent combination of moderate- and

vigorous-intensity aerobic activity. Preferably,

aerobic activity should be spread throughout the

week.

According to the "Hormones, Metabolism and the Benefits of Exercise" article by Bruce Spiegelman. We have all heard it many times before regular exercise is good for you, and it can help you lose weight. But if you are like many Americans, you are busy, you have a sedentary job, and you haven't yet changed your exercise habits. The good news is that it's never too late to start. You can start slowly and find ways to fit more physical activity into your life. To get the most benefit, you should try to get the recommended amount of exercise for your age. If you can do it, the payoff is that you will feel better, help prevent or control many diseases, and likely even live longer. The list of the benefits of exercise is as follows:

1. Increase your chances of living longer. 2. Improve your sleep. 3. Reduce your risk of falls. 4. Help you control your weight. 5. Help you quit smoking. 6. Improve your mental health and mood. 7. Help keep your thinking, learning, and judgment skills sharp as you age. 8. Reduce your risk of some cancers. 9. Reduce your risk of heart diseases. 10. Strengthen your bones and muscles. 11. Help your body manage blood sugar and insulin levels.

Explanation in detail two benefits of exercise:

• Assist your body in controlling blood sugar and insulin levels. Exercise can help your insulin work better and lower your blood sugar levels. This can lower your chances of developing metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. Exercise can also help you manage one of these diseases if you already have one.
• Make your bones and muscles stronger. Regular exercise can aid in the development of strong bones in children and teenagers. It can also help to reduce the loss of bone density that happens with age later in life. Muscular-strengthening exercises can aid in the growth or maintenance of muscle mass and strength.

According to the "Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans" article:

Key Guidelines for Adults

Adults should move more and sit less throughout the day. Some physical activity is better than none. Adults who sit less and do any amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity gain some health benefits.

For substantial health benefits, adults should do at least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) to 300 minutes (5 hours) a week of moderate-intensity, or 75 minutes (1 hour and 15 minutes) to 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity, or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity. Preferably, aerobic activity should be spread throughout the week.

Additional health benefits are gained by engaging in physical activity beyond the equivalent of 300 minutes (5 hours) of moderate-intensity physical activity a week.

Adults should also do muscle-strengthening activities of moderate or greater intensity and that involve all major muscle groups on 2 or more days a week, as these activities provide additional health benefits.