Research indicates that, given the eating habits of Canadians, it would take at least 60 to 90 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise every day to prevent weight gain and keep the heart and lungs healthy.
Currently, the Public Health Agency of Canada recommends a minimum of 30 to 60 minutes a day, along with resistance training and flexibility.
But the guidelines are 12 years old and, according to some fitness and health experts, need an overhaul.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Fittest Children Cycle To School, Says New Research
Medical New Today, January 28
Children who cycle to school are more physically active and fit than those who use other modes of transport, according to new research from the official journal of the American College of Sports Medicine.
Children who cycle to school are more physically active and fit than those who use other modes of transport, according to new research from the official journal of the American College of Sports Medicine.
Canadian Health Measures Survey
Between 1981 and 2009, fitness levels of Canadian children and youth, as well as those of adults, declined significantly, according to the first findings from the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS). This is the most comprehensive national survey ever conducted in Canada to determine fitness levels.
The CHMS captured key information relevant to the health of Canadians by means of direct physical measurements, such as body measurements, cardio-respiratory fitness, musculoskeletal fitness and blood pressure.
The CHMS captured key information relevant to the health of Canadians by means of direct physical measurements, such as body measurements, cardio-respiratory fitness, musculoskeletal fitness and blood pressure.
Heart and Stroke Foundation Report Warns: a "Perfect Storm" of Heart Disease Looming on Our Horizon
The signs of this impending crisis are clearly evident. Between 1994 and 2005, rates of high blood pressure among Canadians young and old skyrocketed by 77%, diabetes by 45% and obesity by 18% - all major risk factors for heart disease. For example, among those 35 to 49 years of age, the prevalence of high blood pressure increased 127%, diabetes by 64% and obesity by 20%.
Gen Flab needs our action
Globe and Mail, January 15
Author: Andre Picard
The numbers are in and they are, predictably, ugly: Canadians are heavier, wider and weaker than they were a generation ago.
According to Statistics Canada, we are packing on the pounds at an alarming rate, and that weight is accumulating principally around the belly, where it has the most potential to damage our health.
Author: Andre Picard
The numbers are in and they are, predictably, ugly: Canadians are heavier, wider and weaker than they were a generation ago.
According to Statistics Canada, we are packing on the pounds at an alarming rate, and that weight is accumulating principally around the belly, where it has the most potential to damage our health.
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