Question 1

how often should you exercise per week to stay healthy?

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3 times per week: The minimum effective exercise is 30 minutes 3 times per week.

Question 2

how long, and how often during the week should i exercise to lose weight?

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3500 cal deficit: A 3500 calorie deficit will result in one pound of weight loss. So, if you consume 300 fewer calories than you need and burn an extra 200 calories with exercise (~2 mile walk), then you will lose one pound each week. If you have a net 1000 calorie deficit/day, then you will lose 2 pounds/week. Generally speaking, you should exercise 4-6 times/week for 30 minutes- 1 hour for wt. Loss.

Question 3

how often for an old person like  me  to exercise, ?

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30 min- 3 times/wk: For general conditioning 30 minutes of aerobic exercise ( for you a heart rate of about 130 beats/minute ) three times per week.

Question 4

how often should i exercise and for how long?

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150 minutes/week: of moderate exercise, e.g brisk walking, as recommended by several scientific researchs, for the rest of your life, as much as you can, to avoid many health risks related to inactivity: type 2 diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and others, wish you good health

Question 5

can there be any evidence that exercise makes you live longer?

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Yes.: The studies are so numerous that they cannot be listed individually.  Here is a good article, mone of the first, to read:
http://jama.Jamanetwork.Com/article.Aspx?Articleid=387973.

Question 6

how often do you need to do exercise as a teenager?

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Best - every day: Not just for teenagers, but for all people who wish to remain optimally healthy. Exercise may simply be taking a 20 minute walk at a brisk pace. It is so important for your systems to function properly. The increased blood flow, the increased heart rate, muscle activation and strengthening, joint flexibility, increased breathing rate and volume, etc. Too many obese unhealthy people. Start young !!

Question 7

doctors can you tell me how often should i exercise and how long for?

Accepted Answer

Depends on intensity: High intensity, 30-45m, three times per week!
moderate intensity, 45-60m, five times per week!

Question 8

how often should i exercise to maintain good health for me and the baby?

Accepted Answer

Daily: For optimal cardiovascular health and to decrease the risk of gestational diabetes and high blood pressure, you should get some form of exercise every day.  This can be as simple as walking after meals.  Try to find activities you enjoy or walk with a friend to help you stick to it.

Question 9

my neck is longer than the normal people. are there any ways to shorten it? exercise or ?

Accepted Answer

Above average neck: This means you have a long healthy spine. There is nothing to do to shorten your spine. And many cultures find a long neck beautiful.

Question 10

can you let me know how many minutes, and how often during the week should i exercise to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Consult...: With a personal trainer. They will be able to help alter your exercise routine to focus on your personal goals. They also will be able to provide an appropriate schedule/regimen for you. Best of luck!

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