The beginning of the new year is often a time when people think about improving their health habits.Examples can be removing an unhealthy habit or exercising more. Longtime KOAT health expert Barry Ramo explains why exercise should be at the top of your improvement list.He explains the two types of exercise everyday people should be doing are aerobic, conditioning and endurance training, and anaerobic exercise, focused on strength building.Endurance training can be as simple as taking routine walks outside and building your conditioning over time. KOAT Health Beat previously looked at a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine finding even small amounts of walking can create a longer lifespan.Ramo said many people don’t strength train because they don’t want to go to the gym. He has suggested an at-home option that former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg used to stay active.”Take a look at the RBG workout book,” Ramo said. “This workout book is very easy to follow, and it’s one that I recommend. It uses bands to increase your strength. It’s one that you can do at home, and it’s a good way to get into an anerobic exercise program Increasing your muscle strength.”Another recommendation provided was to use the Mediterranean diet, which focuses on plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains and moderate amounts of fish and dairy.Stay updated on the latest health news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.
The beginning of the new year is often a time when people think about improving their health habits.
Examples can be removing an unhealthy habit or exercising more. Longtime KOAT health expert Barry Ramo explains why exercise should be at the top of your improvement list.
He explains the two types of exercise everyday people should be doing are aerobic, conditioning and endurance training, and anaerobic exercise, focused on strength building.
Endurance training can be as simple as taking routine walks outside and building your conditioning over time. KOAT Health Beat previously looked at a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine finding even small amounts of walking can create a longer lifespan.
Ramo said many people don’t strength train because they don’t want to go to the gym. He has suggested an at-home option that former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg used to stay active.
“Take a look at the RBG workout book,” Ramo said. “This workout book is very easy to follow, and it’s one that I recommend. It uses bands to increase your strength. It’s one that you can do at home, and it’s a good way to get into an anerobic exercise program [and] Increasing your muscle strength.”
Another recommendation provided was to use the Mediterranean diet, which focuses on plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains and moderate amounts of fish and dairy.
Stay updated on the latest health news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.
