Wednesday, March 24, 2010

New Exercise Goal: 60 Minutes a Day

“A new study shows women need 60 minutes of moderate exercise a day to prevent weight gain as they age if they consume a normal diet. The findings suggest women need more exercise than the current federal guidelines of 150 minutes a week, or 30 minutes five days a week, of moderate-to-intense activity. The study is being published in the March 24/31 edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association. ‘I don't want people to throw up their hands and say 'I can't do it,’...

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704896104575140011148266470.html?KEYWORDS=gym

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