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ACTIVITY, HEALTH AND FITNESS
Exercise is a prerequisite for healthy living. Physical activity keeps
you fit and reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases. If you exer-
cise, it also helps you to reduce weight and you will find that it stabi-
lizes your psychological well-being.
Physical activities refer to all energy consuming exercises. A signifi-
cant share includes daily activities such as walking, bicycling, climbing
stairs and housework. The Beurer Activity Sensor is useful for assess-
ing and recording your daily physical activity objectively. In this way it
can also motivate you to increase your exercise in everyday life. At
least 7,000 - 10,000 paces or 30 minutes exercise a day would be
ideal (Source: acc. to WHO, Dr. Catrine Tudor-Locke, Dr. David R.
Bassett jr.).
Physical activity recommendations for adults (based on the WHO
recommendations, 2002):
Average intensity High intensity
Description For example:
Dancing, gardening,
housework or brisk
walking
For example:
Running, aerobics,
competitive sports
such as football
Activity time 30 minutes a day,
5 days a week
OR
20 minutes a day,
3 days a week
AND
Muscle build-
up
8-10 exercises with 8-12 repetitions each, 2 days a
week
