Exercise, why and how much?
Exercise, how much? And why? Moderate intensity cardiorespiratory exercise should be completed on 5 or more days a week. This equates to 150 minutes per week. Vigorous intensity cardiorespiratory exercise should last 20 minutes or more for 3 or more days a week which works out at 75 minutes a week. Resistance training should be undertaken with free weights, machines, bands or bodyweight training. 8-10 sets of multi joint (compound movements i.e squats or chest press) over 2-3 sessions per week is recommended for increased strength and muscle mass.. (Garber, Blissmer, Deschenes, Franklin, Lamonte, Lee & Swain, 2011, Wescott, 2012). Why exercise? The scientific research supporting exercise and its benefits are indisputable. Regular exercise and physical activity is associated with a number of benefits to an individual's mental and physical health (Garber, Blissmer, Deschenes, Franklin, Lamonte, Lee & Swain, 2011). Mortality rates are del...