In The New York Times I found an article that stated that exercise helps circulate the blood, helps with cholesterol levels as well as weight, arteries, high blood pressure and blood vessels. The recommended amount is 30 minutes each day by The American Heart Association. People who live an active life have a 45 percent lower chance from heart disease. Weight training is an added bonus which helps as well. The New York Times mention that overdoing exercise can be dangerous and lead to a heart attack or even death, and you should listen to warning signs that your body may be trying to tell you.
The two articles have some similarities because they both included the American Heart Association and had some similar views that exercise is very important in order to maintain a healthy heart. The first article really focused on just heart failure and exercise and the second article included more about other common problems that are related to heart failure but at the same time exercise. Both articles came across the amount of time needed to be active in order to receive the benefits but the first article mentioned that the minimum is not enough to reduce the risk of heart disease and the second article mentions doing too much can be life threatening. Why is it that the first article More Is Better is trying to argue that the minimum exercise requirements are not enough but does not warn anybody about too much physical activity can be life threatening?
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Carina,
ReplyDeleteI feel like you did a really good job on the synthesis!
I'm especially interested in the effects and dangers of over exercising. It makes me wonder if this viewpoint is considered controversial or debated among the healthcare community.
It might be interesting to add what the medical community defines as "over excising". This can give the reader a slightly better understanding of the average level that most doctors draw the line. Assuming that information is readily available.
I agree with your closing question, especially considering that both articles cited statistics from the American Heart Association. It is interesting to see which pieces two different authors choose to share from the same source of information.
What did you find interesting about the response? Something that I found interesting in your post is your very first sentence! I think that is very interesting because I hear a lot of times just doing 30 minutes of cardio a day is enough, but it actually may not be.
ReplyDeleteWhat would you add to this post? OR What questions does this post generate for you about the topic? I wouldn't add anything to your entry, I think it's great! One question
What do you agree OR disagree with and why? I agree with the fact the people who live an active lifestyle are healthier for sure but this does also include the way you eat as well. It is a combination of eating healthy and staying active to have a healthy lifestyle and be healthier for sure.
1. What did you find interesting about the post? I found this post very interesting. I found it interesting how both sources said the same amount of time for exercise but one said that time was not enough to decrease the chances of heart disease and the other said do not go over that time. Both are credible sources and it was interesting how some of their views compared and others contrasted.
ReplyDelete2. What would you add to this post? or What questions does the post generate for you about the topic? Which source would you agree more with? I wonder if other credible sources would have similar viewpoints as the other sources? Or will other sources say something different?
3. What do you agree with or disagree with and why? I agree with you on how exercising is important and does have good effects for a person. I also agree how exercise can decrease heart disease. I am glad you are discussing this topic! I look forward to hearing more about it.