When Was the Last Time Your Doctor Wrote you a Script for Exercise?

re: When Was the Last Time Your Doctor Wrote you a Script for Exercise?

mickmcgeady — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:49:19 GMT

My experience has shown that most people need a strong support network to maintain a lifestyle change, often they can't find that. Finding a good Personal Trainer(PT) with an accredited national certification and lifestyle coaching skills can make all the difference. A good PT can design just the program you need to reach personal goals, while also helping to support and motivate during the inevitable times of relapsing and plateaus. Check with friends, or better yet a good health club that can point you towards an experienced Personal Trainer. They can be worth their weight in gold, the most important thing in life is your health.

re: When Was the Last Time Your Doctor Wrote you a Script for Exercise?

alexisb_203 — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:22:25 GMT

I agree - I don't think most people HAVE 90 minutes a day they can spend just puffing along and I don't think it's necessary for good health - it's unrealistic for most people. Tons of evidence suggest interval training works better and in a shorter time and also I believe strength training is important. If you set an extreme goal in front of someone you can discourage them so they give up.

re: When Was the Last Time Your Doctor Wrote you a Script for Exercise?

dlkorson — Thu, 15 May 2008 22:29:05 GMT

This is confusing advice, considering that Dr. Mercola has recommended in the past, exercise such as an interval training program like what Dr. Sears has developed that takes only 10 to 20 minutes per day to do. I have been doing it and feel definite benefits, but now I must question if it is sufficient. What's the truth?