Get Heart Smart!

We've all heard that getting daily exercise is important to our health, and now for the first time the U.S. Government has confirmed that fact in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005. The food pyramid has been revised by the U.S. Government to include plenty of physical exercise in addition to nutritious eating to maintain a happy, healthy lifestyle.

Physical activity is essential. The U.S. Government recommends:

• Engaging in at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity, above usual activity, at work or home on most days of the week to reduce the risk of chronic disease.

• Engaging in approximately 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity activity on most days of the week to help manage body weight and prevent gradual, unhealthy body weight gain.

• Participating in at least 60 to 90 minutes of daily moderate-intensity physical activity to sustain weight loss. Some people may need to consult a healthcare provider before participating in this level of activity.

• Achieving complete physical fitness by including cardiovascular conditioning, stretching exercises for flexibility and resistance exercises or calisthenics for muscle strength and endurance.

Now, more than ever, it's important to make exercise part of your daily routine. You can fight disease and lead an energetic lifestyle by getting regular cardiovascular

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