How much Exercise do I Need?
Happy New Year! We hope that you had a warm and enjoyable holiday season and are ready for 2021. With the new year, comes New Years Resolutions. Perhaps you have set a few goals for yourself: eat more greens, meditate daily, drink less alcohol, lose weight, exercise more and so. Which brings me to a common question patients ask: how much exercise do I need? The answer to that question depends on your goals. Firstly, for safety, you should always get clearance from your doctor prior to engaging in any exercise program. Once you have been cleared to safely start exercising, a good guideline to follow is the "24 Hour Movement Guideline" from the The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology...