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In the next 6 weeks you may be fit and healthy

Did you know that 31% of children aged 2-19 in the United States have overweight or obese? 68% of adults in the United States are also overweight or obese.

Why this topic? Obesity and overweight increases health risks for diabetes, heart disease, stroke and certain cancers, while certainly increasing health costs. Our style stresses of modern life effortless driving and a nearby parking is a major culprit, along with our fast diet convenience food.

Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) at or above the 95 percentile and overweight is less than 85 percentile. People BMI is calculated using weight and height and provides a reasonable indicator of body fat and weight categories that may lead to health problems. You can find BMI calculators online and you should know yours. The categories of BMI are:

Underweight, BMI under 18.5

-Normal weight from 18.5 to 24.9

25-29.9-Overweight

"Obese 30 or greater.

Body mass index corporal is always the best indicator of health, since only a proportion of their height and weight. This means that certain body types and high-level athletes will have an uneven number. For example, someone who is 5'8 ", low body fat and very muscular will have a higher BMI and may even enroll in the" overweight "category when the person is not healthy. For most people, BMI is still a good indicator of health risk.

What can you do about it? Brisk walking can reduce your risk of developing diabetes by 58%, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by 30%, lower blood pressure at rest and heart rate, reduce the risk of osteoporosis, reduce the risk of breast cancer and pancreatic cancer, reduce your total body weight and body fat percentage.

Walk to the store, walking home from a friend, a park at the other end of the parking lot, walk up the stairs and build in more physical activity into your day routine and style of life.

Taking a brisk walk for 30 minutes a day significantly reduced risk factors for obesity, diabetes, stroke, cancer, heart and vascular disease and osteoporosis. You can walk for 30 minutes once a day, 15 minutes twice a day or 10 minutes, 3 times day and get the same benefit. A good pace is fast enough that it should have to put some effort into having a conversation with a walking partner and should build a light sweat.

The best way to start this type of walking program is just made. Walking is the purpose of walking, but can also be used to get somewhere. Walk to the store, restaurant, school or work is a great way to build exercise into your routine day.

Start with 10 minutes of brisk walking and add 5 minutes every other day until you reach your goal. Alternatively, start with 10 minutes and a couple days of walking for 10 minutes, the same day. You could then increase each of these times of 15 minutes or add another 10 minute walk so accumulate 30 minutes of walking at light each day. The goal is to walk briskly for 30 minutes or more each day. If at any time you feel dizzy, lightheaded, short of breath, pain or other symptoms, please stop and rest, and be sure to consult your health care professional or physician to determine the best program for you.

Discover how easy it is to be healthy. Now is the perfect time to start walking.

About the Author

Aaron LeBauer PT, DPT, LMBT is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist. He owns LeBauer Physical Therapy with his wife Andra in Greensboro, NC and specializes in treating people who want to return to a pain free and healthy lifestyle. Visit www.LeBauerPT.com

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