77% of the U.S. Population Doesn’t Exercise!

There's a ton of health and fitness information loaded on us from all directions. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google, TikTok, the "experts", the news, friends, and family all seem to have a dogmatic opinion about aspects of nutrition and exercise. 

Cardio vs. Strength training?

Keto vs. Vegan? 

Remember this, it doesn't need to be a binary war...one or the other. 

There's nuance, differing situations, and complexities that determine the best choices for each of us. 

The debate about what type of exercise and nutrition program is superior has been endless. And we've taken a very narrow view of these realms

The 10,000 foot view is less complicated and doesn't require any of us to die on the hill for a particular training (or nutrition) ideology. 

As a dietitian, I believe nutrition plays a huge role in our health and must be a large component of our health span. 

But, exercise may be a greater determinant of how we will end up. 

There is so much data supporting how exercise (even in small amounts) delays the onset of chronic disease. 

It obviously slows physical decline, but can slow and even reverse cognitive decline. Not to mention the benefits incurred for our emotional health. 

(There are not many things better for you to decrease stress than a good workout!)

If I can encapsulate ONE takeaway:

If you already exercise, great! Keep it going and don't be dogmatic about your exercise choice. 

You need strength training. But you also need cardio. You need it all. 

So, the next step is to modify and figure out the correct program that will let you reach a better health span.

If you don't currently exercise, you're not alone. Seventy-seven percent of the US population doesn't exercise. 

Yes, 77%! 

Lucky for you, it's never too late to start and see and feel the benefits of exercise. These benefits come from as little as 90 minutes per week (30 minutes three times per week; 15 minutes 6 times per week). 

Going from zero minutes per week to even this small amount and you can find yourself reducing your risk of all cause mortality by 14% (i.e. you're going to reduce your risk of dying from everything and live longer).

FIND A DRUG THAT CAN DO THAT. IMPOSSIBLE!

As always, 

GIVE YOUR BODY WHAT IT NEEDS, WHEN IT NEEDS IT. 

Jaime Rothermich
RD CSSD LD PPSCxKB CSCS
Functional Elements Training & Nutrition
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