A newly published update to an analysis of twenty-five years of exercise studies indicates that there is only one truly effective quality and quantity-of-life-enhancing type of exercise: WALKING!
Actually, very brisk walking for at least 30 minutes a day, 4-5 times a week. By definition, "brisk" means that the heart rate is increased and held at 85% of the maximum heart rate for at least 20 consecutive minutes. There is a specific formula that takes into consideration your age and resting heart rate to determine the optimal exercising heart rate.
This type of exercise was found to be superior to swimming laps, biking, running, dancing and all other types of exercise. For those looking to decrease the possibility of developing osteoporosis, weight-lifting stress exercise should be added to the walking, as well as taking a whole food, organic, correctly formulated calcium/mineral supplement. (Remember, one needs sufficient hydrochloric acid in the stomach in order to break those minerals down so the body can actually utilize them.)
Dr. Esther
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