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How You Can Add 10 Extra Years To Your Life

.... by doing Freestyle Step Aerobics

Who would like to add 10 years to their life?

...... if you are reading this, that means that the answer to my question above is... "yes!". Thought so, me too! Of course, as we regularly participate in Freestyle Step, we are already improving our health, but by how much? How do we know if we are doing enough to make a difference? Obviously, it takes more than exercise, and maintaining a proper diet is a critical factor in fending off illness and disease.

A recent study by the renowned Westmead Institute for Medical Research tried to establish how many extra years are actually earned by all that hard work in the studio or gym. Bear with me; it’s actually more interesting than it sounds! The Institute interviewed 1500 Australians over the age of 50 and tracked their lifestyle for a decade.

The results show that those who did more than 600 minutes of moderately intense exercise every week, gained an extra 10 years free from chronic illness. 600 minutes? That’s only 10 hours per week; I think we can manage that, don’t you?

According to the research, fitness fanatics who engaged in high levels of physical activity were twice as likely to avoid heart disease, cancer, strokes, angina and diabetes, compared with those people who do no exercise. And just to hammer home the point, they would be at their best, both physically and mentally 10 years later. So, your fun-packed step sessions not only improve your physical health but also help to avoid mental impairment in later life too! Who knew?

All this fancy science stuff comes from Professor Bamini Gopinath at the University of Sydney, who confirmed that 600 minutes of exercise per week will see the most significant reduction in the risk of chronic disease.

Currently, the World Health Organisation suggests that just two to three hours per week is enough, but Professor Gopinath disagrees. She makes it clear that older adults need to include more vigorous and prolonged exercise in their routine whenever possible.

Although running and weight training obviously have some benefits, you won’t be surprised to learn that high impact step aerobics is an exercise that burns a lot of calories. Would you believe it burns 444 calories in just half an hour? That’s an awful lot of cake!

So, get working towards 10 hours per week to gain 10 extra years on your life. Who’s with me on this?

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"The information provided herein is strictly for educational purposes. Always consult your qualified Group Fitness Instructor before implementing any suggestions above."

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Disclaimer

You must get your physician's approval before beginning any exercise suggested in this blog or any of its articles. Any recommendations found within these articles are not medical guidelines but are for educational purposes only. You must consult your physician prior to starting any suggestions in this blog, or if you have any medical condition or injury that contraindicates physical activity. The suggestions in this blog article are designed for individuals 18 years and older that have been approved by their physician to take any of the suggestions above.

The information in this blog article is meant to supplement, not replace, proper exercise training. All forms of exercise pose some inherent risks. As such we advise readers to take full responsibility for their safety and know their limits. Before practising the exercises in this blog article, be sure that your equipment is well-maintained, and do not take risks beyond your level of experience, aptitude, training and fitness. The exercises and dietary programs in this article are not intended as a substitute for any exercise routine or treatment or dietary regime that may have been prescribed by your physician.

Do not lift heavy weights if you are alone, inexperienced, injured, or fatigued. Do not perform any exercises unless you have been shown the proper technique by a certified personal trainer or certified strength and conditioning specialist. Always ask for instruction and assistance when lifting. Do not perform any exercise without proper instruction. Always do a warm-up prior to resistance training and interval training.

See your physician before starting any exercise or nutrition program. If you are taking any medications, you must talk to your physician before starting any exercise program, including Freestyle Step Aerobics. If you experience any light-headedness, dizziness, or shortness of breath while exercising, stop the movement and consult a physician.

You must have a complete physical examination if you are sedentary, if you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes, if you are overweight, or if you are over 30 years old. Please discuss all nutritional changes with your physician or a registered dietician. If your physician recommends that you do not do Freestyle Step Aerobics, please follow your Doctor's orders.

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That was our October 2018. Remember to feel free to comment, or contact me via email to FreestyleStepXTRVGNZ@gmail.com, and comment on what you think of this article, or any article you have read, or just any improvements you may want to see happening.

Bruno Jimenez
October 2018

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