Other activities such as gardening, golfing and walking can help you lose weight even though they are not aerobic. Although most Americans become less active with age, physical activity is still very important. Regular exercise in older persons can increase their capacity to do everyday activities. True - Many activities require little or no equipment. An example would be walking - it only requires a pair of shoes.
Stair climbing is another.
Don t waste your money on a stair stepper, use your office building stairs to do your climbing. False - The most common risk in exercising is injury to the muscles and joints and are caused by a person exercising too long or too hard. To avoid these injuries, build up your level of activity gradually and listen to your body for warning signs such as pain or lightheadedness. True - You should ask your doctor before you start an exercise program if you have not been physically active for a while or if you have any medical conditions such as high blood pressure. Even if you aren t a physical activity buff, the important thing to remember is that you exercise.