The Overrated Benefits Of Light Activity

Though many people, in middle-age bracket, enjoy activity such as golf or gardening, these activities are of little or no benefit to the heart. Strengthening the heart requires an activity that stimulates the pulse rate to at least 100 per minutes for those of the age 55, which is repeated three times a week for periods of fifteen minutes or more. Thus, only a quick run to the first tee on the golf course, or vigorous work with a hoe in the garden will cause the heart to reach the minimum rate necessary to achieve some benefit.


Women who think that housework makes them fit and compensates for exercise, are also in for a shock. The benefits of a regular exercise regime, no matter how light, cannot be compensated through daily or routine activities.

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