How Much Exercise Do You Need?

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As a Chiropractor and fitness trainer, one of the most common questions I get concerning wellness is "how much exercise do I need?"  In order to accurately answer this question, you first have to understand the nature of your fitness goals.  The minimum amount of exercise that I recommend is the guideline used by the American Heart Association.  They suggest that in order to improve health, a person should exercise and average of 30 minutes per day, 5 days per week.  This means engaging in an exercise-focused activity that elevates your heart rate during the entire duration of the workout. 

My philosophy of exercise is that in order to live a Wellness Based Lifestyle, and exercise program has to incoporate 3 areas of fitness: Strenght and Resistance, Flexibility, and Cardiovascular training.  The most simple way to ensure that you are hitting all 3 of these areas is to set up individually targeted workouts such as on Sundays do a 30 minute bike ride, Mondays and Tuesday do a weight training or resistance training session, take Wednesday off, then on Thursdays engage in a yoga routine, Saturdays you can do a workout at home that hits on cardio, resistance and stretching (search Youtube for some great at-home workout videos), and finally use Sunday as your 2nd rest day of the week.

If your fitness goals are more specific than general health improvement, then obviously you'll need a more targeted and detailed workout program.  I can help you with setting up a program that will produce the results that you're looking for whether it's weight loss, athletic improvement, muscle building, or simply improving overall fitness.  Contact me today at the link on my website www.pranachiro.com and let's discuss how I can help you! We offer one-on-one personal training and yoga sessions.  Prior to beginning any exercise program, make certain to check with your healthcare provider.

In Wellness and Love,
Dr. Chris

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