Exercise: The Best Medicine We Have
Exercise: The Best Medicine We Have:
Strength, Cardio, and Balance
When it comes to what moves the needle regarding your health, there are so many small things that we often obsess over. However, what has been shown again and again is that a strong/consistent exercise program goes a long way and is one of the BEST things you can do for your health. Fundamentally, what has been shown to be effective is a mix of strength, cardio, and balance. Strength involves resistance training that is crucial for your skeletal muscles and bone health. Cardio with a mix of lower and higher intensities is great for your heart. The last component that is often forgotten is balance, which is crucially important as we age. The research has shown that one of the best things to improve balance is actually tai chi. Although there are other things that could benefit, this has consistently been shown to be effective. Being active and trying to hit some of these different modalities is going to be a major driver in your health. It is easy to want to take supplements and quick fixes, and I know exercise burns up a lot of time, but it is truly one of the best things you can do, and the time will not be wasted.
Sent via email list 4/16/27
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