Active April – Day 9
On average, a person walks 70,000 miles in their lifetime.
Active April – Day 8
“I must workout every day to see results.” – WRONG Exercising is important, but if you’re training hard you need to give your body time to recover.
Active April – Day 7
Regular weight training increases the number of calories burned during normal activities.
Active April – Day 6
For every pound of muscle gained, the body burns 50 extra calories every day.
Active April – Day 5
Teens who exercise decrease their chance of developing a glioma brain tumour by a third compared to those who do not exercise.
Active April – Day 4
The knee is the largest and most complex joint in your body which makes it most likely to be injured.
Active April – Day 3
You’re never too old for exercise.
Active April – Day 2
Fat and muscle are completely different types of tissue. Muscle cannot turn into fat.
Active April – Day 1
During physical activity, you breathe more to keep oxygen levels in your blood at appropriate levels.