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Sunday, 13 April 2008 |
By Ben Welch
 The benefits of exercise are wide-reaching, and well-known - most doctors recommend a daily workout, preferably 20 to 30 minutes of aerobic exercise. Studies have shown that exercise prevents certain diseases, eases the symptoms of others, and can even relieve depression and improve your mental health. But what if you're in a wheelchair or have limited mobility due to injury or disease? Should you still exercise regularly?
That is a question you should discuss with your healthcare provider, but more often that not the answer is yes - you can (and should) still exercise, even if you have limited mobility.
If you suffer from limited mobility, here are just a couple of the wide variety of activities you can choose from to get your 20 to 30 minutes a day:
Stretching
Everyone should stretch before starting their exercise routine, whether they suffer from limited mobility or not. Stretching before your exercise - or as a form of exercise itself - has been shown to have many benefits, including:
*Improved range of motion for your muscles
*Reduced risk of injury during exercise
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Sunday, 13 April 2008 |
By Joseph McNamarra
 After having a heart attack it is important to understand that life as you knew it is not over, but it does have to change a bit. Sticking to a diet and regular exercise regiment is tops on the important scale.
Diet:
Say goodbye to fried food. After a heart attack eating fried fatty foods is gambling with your life, but this does not mean that all your food has to be bland and boiled. In the last year I have lost over 50 LBS. my diet has consisted of low fat cheese, chicken, fish and the occasional steak. And I even treat myself to an ice coffee once or twice a week. There are many delicious recipes for healthy cooking.
Exercise:
Chances are if you have had a heart attack at an early age it is for 1 of 2 reasons. The first is a heart defect that was never diagnosed or you eat poorly and do not get regular exercise. Before going out and joining a gym that you will give up after a month start off slow. Start by talking a |
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