Since then, I have not missed five consecutive days in getting some type of aerobic exercise, mostly jogging.
From Kenneth H. Cooper
The reason I exercise is for the quality of life I enjoy.
There are six components of wellness: proper weight and diet, proper exercise, breaking the smoking habit, control of alcohol, stress management and periodic exams.
So I've broadened the fitness concept to make it one of moderation and balance.
According to the Gallup Poll, 24 percent of American adults exercised regularly in 1961, and 50 percent after 1968. The peak was 59 percent in 1984, dropping off to 51 percent last September.
Aerobic dancing is already adjusting to injury problems and will probably phase out to some extent.
After 26 years, I am still practicing what I preach.
Far too many times over the next 12 to 15 years, it was brought to my attention that people who followed my exercise guidelines exactly but ignored their diet, their weight and their cigarette smoking had heart attacks at age 55.
I don't criticize weight training - as long as it is not a substitute for aerobic training.
I have not missed a day from work because of illness since 1956.
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