Re:Canadian researcher behind one-minute workout has a short...
by barry-cotter on Wednesday January 23, 2019 @07:12AM
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This is sad. Walking, brisk or not isn’t exercise, it’s walking. Carrying shopping bags isn’t exercise unless you’re so old or weak that you should seriously consider physiotherapy.
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Re:Canadian researcher behind one-minute workout has a short...
by jdietrich on Wednesday January 23, 2019 @07:20AM
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>This is sad.
Yes, it really is. A majority of Americans don't get this basic level of physical activity. Going jogging or lifting weights simply isn't necessary to maintain physical health, but you need to do something.
https://www.hhs.gov/fitness/resource-center/facts-and-statis...
Re:Canadian researcher behind one-minute workout has a short...
by bluntfang on Wednesday January 23, 2019 @10:00AM
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I agree that it's sad, but there's a minimum amount of activity that can be done to reduce your risk of death considerably [0]. I would rather people be fit and take their bodies seriously, but just a little bit goes a long way.
* 0: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/walking-e...