Physical Activities Improve Your Health

Being physically active helps control your weight. You gain weight when the calories you burn, including those burned during physical activity, are less than the calories you consume. Start slowly when you’re starting off your work out regimen. You can gradually increase your physical activity each week by a few minutes or with higher intensity. There are so many health benefits to attribute to working out regularly.

Don’t be afraid to be a beginner. Everyone starts somewhere and we’re here to help every step of the way. Don’t get discouraged as you may hear that one specific type of exercise regimen works better than the next. Everyone’s body is different and high cardio workouts may work well for your friend, where as strength training may produce better results for you. Talk to a member of our staff today about genetic testing through RxPredict, a simple cheek swab done here in our office. Your DNA will be analyzed and our providers will deliver specific diet and exercise recommendations tailored to your unique geno-type.

In this video, one of our providers Ashley Roeding, APRN goes over the importance of meeting your water and exercise goals. Incorporating these goals into your routine not only increases your weight loss benefits but benefits your overall health and well-being.

Working out helps increase your chances of living a longer life. See the list of benefits below from https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/pa-health/index.htm

  • Control your weight
  • Reduce Your risk of Cardiovascular Disease
  • Reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes
  • Reduce your risk of some cancers
  • Strengthen your bones and muscles
  • Improve your mental health
  • Improve your ability to perform daily activities

Everyone can gain the health benefits of physical activity – age, ethnicity, shape or size do not matter.

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