• Reduction in coronary heart disease risk factors
  • Reduced resting blood pressure
  • Reduced resting blood pressure
  • Increased HDL cholesterol
  • Decreased triglycerides
  • Reduced body fat and intra-abdominal fat
  • Reduced insulin needs, and improved glucose tolerance Reduced blood platelet adhesiveness and aggregation
  • Improvement in cardiovascular and respiratory function
  • Increased VO2max (maximal oxygen uptake)
  • Increased stroke volume
  • Stronger heart
  • Decreased heart rate and blood pressure at submaximal workloads
  • Increased capillary density in skeletal muscle
  • Increased anaerobic threshold
  • Increased stamina, endurance, energy
  • Other benefits
  • Decreased anxiety and depression
  • Enhanced feelings of well-being
  • Enhanced performance of work and sport activities
  • Enhanced function and independent living in older persons
  • Improved sleep
  • Improved immune function
  • Increased quality of life
  • Decreased morbidity and mortality

Activity Pyramid


[Activity Pyramid © 2003 Park Nicollet Health Source, Minneapolis, U.S.A.]

Start your weekly activity plan with the daily activities at the base of the pyramid. Enhance your fitness by choosing other activities on the pyramid. Move more, sit less.


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