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=== What is exercise? ===
=== What is exercise? ===
=== How much exercise do I need? ===
The US Government recommends adults complete at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity and at least 2 sessions of muscle-strengthening activity per week.


=== '''What are the benefits of exercise?''' ===
=== '''What are the benefits of exercise?''' ===

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What is holistic medicine?[edit | edit source]

Holistic medicine involves the incorporation and treatment of the mind, body, and spirit while simultaneously considering the emotions, culture, and environment that an individual may experience. [1]

What is exercise?[edit | edit source]

How much exercise do I need?[edit | edit source]

The US Government recommends adults complete at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity and at least 2 sessions of muscle-strengthening activity per week.


What are the benefits of exercise?[edit | edit source]

  1. Exercise can help you maintain, lose, or gain weight.
  2. Exercise can prevent certain health conditions and diseases.
    1. Stroke
    2. Metabolic Syndrome
    3. High Blood Pressure
    4. Type 2 Diabetes
    5. Mental Health Disorders
      1. Anxiety
      2. Depression
    6. Cancer
    7. Osteoporosis
  3. Exercise helps regulate chemicals within the brain to improve mood.
  4. Long-term exercise leads to elevated energy levels.
  5. Regular exercise can help you sleep better at night.
  6. Exercise can offer sexual benefits.
    1. Increases your libido.
    2. Increased confidence in your own physical appearance.
  7. Exercise can be a social event.[2]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ What is holistic health? Overview and career outcomes. (2022, May 20). What Is Holistic Health? Overview and Career Outcomes | St. Catherine University. https://www.stkate.edu/healthcare-degrees/what-is-holistic-health
  2. ↑ Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity. (2023, August 26). Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20048389
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