The nurse is coaching a community group for individuals who are overweight. Which participant behavior is an example of the best exercise plan for weight loss?
a. Walking for 40 minutes 6 or 7 days/week
b. Lifting weights with friends 3 times/week
c. Playing soccer for an hour on the weekend
d. Running for 10 to 15 minutes 3 times/week
a. Walking for 40 minutes 6 or 7 days/week
Exercise should be done daily for 30 minutes to an hour. Exercising in highly aerobic activities for short bursts or only once a week is not helpful and may be dangerous in an individual who has not been exercising. Running may be appropriate, but a patient should start with an exercise that is less stressful and can be done for a longer period. Weight lifting is not as helpful as aerobic exercise in weight loss.
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