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According to the U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on
Physical Activity and Health, inactive people are nearly
twice as likely to develop heart disease as those who
are more active. Many of us know that we should be more
physically active, but often we have difficulty getting
started. This easy-to-read guide from NHLBI uses
science-based information to help adults develop a safe
and effective activity program that can be sustained.
We’ve highlighted some important topics from the
booklet below. Also don’t miss other helpful information
such as planning for success by choosing the right
activity that works best for you on pages 20-23 and
exploding common myths about physical activity on pages
17-18.
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Go for the Burn!
Some physical activities burn more calories than
others. Check out the chart on page 9 which gives
calories expended during common activities, ranked by
intensity. The list even includes some common household
chores. Figure out how many calories you are burning up
per hour for the activities you’re already doing!
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Beat the Heat
By and large physical activity is a very safe and
important way to help protect your heart. You do not
need to spend a lot of money on a gym or exercise
equipment to begin an activity program. With a few
common-sense precautions you can play it smart while you
increase your activity levels and begin to get fit.
However, as the weather continues to warm up be careful
not to overexert. Learn about the signs of heat
exhaustion and heat stroke by going over the chart of
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