Exercise can lower your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis and depression by about 50%. It will be much easier to control your weight if you exercise regularly. Try to exercise for 30 to 60 minutes, 4 to 6 times a week, but remember that any amount of exercise is better than none. Combine cardiovascular activities (walking, hiking, bicycling) with strength activities (weight training, body ball workouts) and you can accelerate your gains (build muscle and burn fat).
Don’t sunbathe or use tanning boots
Sun exposure is linked to skin cancer, which is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Try to limit your sun exposure and wear protective clothing and hats when you are outside. Use sunscreen every day on all exposed skin (your face and hands). Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 15 and one that blocks both UVA and UVB light.
Our body does need vitamin D; when you are exposed to the ultraviolet B (UVB) rays in sunlight, you probably need from 5 to 30 minutes of exposure to the skin, twice every week, to meet your requirements. The time depends upon the season (less time in summer, more time in winter) and on your skin type.
Practice safe sex
Need I say more?
Visit your doctor
Most of us should visit our family doctor every year for a regular check-up. Talk to your doctor about your risk factors and what tests and exams are right for you. If you are a woman, check your breasts: breast cancer is the second most common cause of death for women. After age 40, you should have a yearly clinical exam and a mammogram. Get regular Pap smears: cancer of the cervix in women can be detected by regular Pap smears (at least every once 3 years; more if your family is prone to this disease).
Let's connect at info@gaiaadventures.com. Enjoy your workouts and let me know how you are doing.
Catherine D'Aoust at GAIA Adventures
http://www.gaiaadventures.com
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