This is America. Гришенкова Е.Г. - 50 стр.

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7. Why is walking a better choice for older adults?
8. What makes swimming a great choice of exercise for people with special
needs?
9. What are the ways of losing weight?
10. What is a healthy diet like?
How to Get the Most Out of a Workout
Summer officially returns to the United States in less than two weeks. For
many Americans, summer is a time to put on swim wear and spend time at the sea or
a lake. But before going anywhere, they may want to lose any extra weight gained
during the winter.
So, where does one get started? Diet is surely important, but diet alone will not
do much good without an exercise plan. Health experts have long noted the
importance of physical activity.
Exercise not only improves your appearance. It can also improve your health.
Exercise helps to reduce the risk of some diseases. They include heart disease, stroke,
type-two diabetes, osteoporosis and even some kinds of cancer.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says heart disease is the
leading cause of death in the United States. In 2006, heart disease killed more than
six hundred thirty thousand Americans. High blood pressure and high cholesterol
levels in blood can increase your risk of heart disease. Medical experts say both can
be reduced through normal exercise.
Physical activity is also known to increase the release of endorphins. These
chemicals reduce feelings of pain. They also help people feel more happy and
peaceful. There is some debate about exactly what causes the brain to release
endorphins. Some experts believe it is the act of exercising itself. Others say it is the
feeling one gets from having met an exercise goal. Either way, the two things work
together when it comes to improving one’s emotional health.
Surprisingly, exercise improves your energy levels by increasing the flow of
blood to the heart and blood vessels. One of the main reasons people exercise is to
control or reduce their weight. Physical activity burns calories – the energy stored in
food. The more calories you burn, the easier it is to control or reduce your weight.
So exactly how much exercise do you need to do to gain all of these great
health effects? Experts say it is easier than you think. Two years ago, the Centers for
Disease Control released its first ever Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
The report included suggestions for young people, adults, disabled persons and those
with long-term health problems. One of the major ideas noted in the report is that

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