{"id":650,"date":"2020-05-29T15:26:46","date_gmt":"2020-05-29T22:26:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/?p=650"},"modified":"2020-05-29T15:26:46","modified_gmt":"2020-05-29T22:26:46","slug":"getting-some-exercise-during-coronavirus-fullerton-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/getting-some-exercise-during-coronavirus-fullerton-ca\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Some Exercise During Coronavirus | Fullerton, CA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Not many of us are aware, but May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month<\/a> is a great time to spread the word about the benefits of getting active. Getting regular physical activity can benefit everyone \u2013 children, adolescents, and adults alike. Unfortunately, with the various lockdowns in position these days, it gets a bit tricky to get all the exercise you\u2019d like. Especially if you are one that prefers to work out at a gym. But this shouldn\u2019t be a reason to slow down your workouts \u2013 they just need a bit of tweaking. What better time than now as things are beginning to leave our homes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that regular physical activity increases your chances of living a longer, healthier life<\/a>? It also reduces your risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, and some types of cancer. Yet in California nearly 53.1% don\u2019t get enough physical activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we begin to try more outdoor activities, take things in\nmoderation as you become used to these new circumstances. Aim for 2 hours and\n30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each week, like walking fast, dancing,\nswimming, and raking leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do muscle-strengthening activities \u2013 like lifting weights\nand using exercises bands \u2013 at least 2 days a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are quarantined with your family, turn it into a\nfamily affair! Here are just some of the benefits of physical activity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children and adolescents.<\/strong> Physical activity can\nimprove muscular fitness and bone and heart health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adults.<\/strong> Physical activity can lower risk for heart\ndisease, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Older adults.<\/strong> Physical activity can lower the risk of falls and improve cognitive functioning (like judgment and learning).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would like more information on exercising during Coronavirus, contact Dr. Gordon C. Gunn MD at 714-912-2211\u00a0or visit\u00a0www.gordongunnmd.com<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to schedule an appointment today.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Gordon Gunn proudly serves Fullerton and all surrounding areas.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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