Exercise Pyramid Guide Coming Soon?
Just like the infamous food pyramid that is actually pretty much ancient nutrition advice by now (although they do say it’s updated about once every five years), especially now that we know how to eat right and how to combine foods much better than we used to, there is soon to be an exercise guide set forth by the US government for people to follow, just as they would the basic nutrition guidelines of the food pyramid.
The Exercise Guide is coming to fruition in 2008 sometime. The Bush administration announced that it would implement this new exercise guide as a deterrent against obesity and the increasing illnesses and health conditions that go along with lack of exercise and poor eating habits.
They hope to not only accomplish making a healthier America, but also to quell the rising health costs that have forced health insurance companies to jack their rates up, and cost the government millions in health care costs.
But what good is this guide going to do if people don’t use it? It is estimated that at least one quarter of the US population is inactive, and at least one half does not get adequate exercise, not by a longshot.
Lack of exercise leads not only to health conditions and poor energy levels, but also contributes to depression, muscle pain, and other issues related to immobility. Basically, your muscle is not being used, and it is a vital part of burning calories efficiently, as well as maintaining a pain free body.
The US government, through it’s arm of administration and bureaus, is trying to create a culture of health and well being, and hopefully this will get us one step closer to that ideal.
