Five hours a week of walking (or
any moderate aerobic workout) reduces your risk by more than half, according to a new study from the University of South Carolina.
Not exact matches
Another way to look at that is to say that the
workout is both
aerobic (meaning that you are using oxygen, which happens when you run or spin at a
moderate pace) and anaerobic (meaning that you aren't using oxygen but are instead relying on glycogen, which happens when you lift weights or sprint).
The program offers a range of activities that can provide a
moderate - intensity, all - round
workout, including yoga, strength training and
aerobics, also focusing on the three important principles of fitness: knowing your own physique, training yourself and keeping track of your progress.
Here's a good gauge of whether your
workout is in the
moderate or rigorous range of activity: When you're walking, doing water
aerobics, or riding a bike, if you can talk but not sing, you're at a
moderate level.