Exercise Tip of the Week: How Long?

Getting exercise can be a delicate balancing act. You need to get the right kind of exercise, in the right amounts, at the right times in order to make the most of your body. Most health promotion agencies will tell you that 30 mins exercise per day is enough to keep your body healthy and they are right. But if you are trying to lose weight or tone up your body you need to do a little more. To feel as fit and healthy as possible you should try to get an hour of exercise each day. This can be 6 ten minute sessions, or a half hour walk at lunch and again in the evening. you body doesn't mind which way you break it down. You just need to give it the stretching and movement it needs to get the blood flowing and keep your heart and body healthy. Once you reach your fitness goal you can cut back to 30mins per day to maintain your fitness level and body shape.