How Often Should You Come To Class?
Don't get us wrong, we're all for long bubble baths and large oat lattes.
But when it comes to living long, spicy and fulfilling lives, moving your body is the ultimate form of self-care.
Whether it's a juicy and intentional Yoga Flow, an at-home Stretch Sesh or an absolute burner of a Reformer Moves class, you'll leave feeling fresh in your body and mind.
So how often should you exercise?
THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY GUIDELINES
How often you workout will have a lot you do with your own personal circumstances and preferences, but the most up-to-date research suggests adults do:
150-300 mins of moderate intensity aerobic physical activity per week or 75-150 mins of vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity per week PLUS 2 or more resistance training sessions per week.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
Reformer Pilates, yoga and barre classes at Wickham St Studios can fall into both of these categories.
For aerobic activity think Pace Pilates, Reformer Jumpboard and Yoga Flow, where continuous dynamic movement increases the heart rate.
What else counts as aerobic physical activity? Things like walking, swimming, riding you bike or team sports.
For resistance training think Barre Burn, Power Pilates and Reformer Moves, where the focus is working and strengthening all muscle groups.
What else counts as resistance training? Bodyweight exercises, lifting or carrying weights or household items.
BENEFITS OF MOVING YOUR BODY
Increased strength and endurance
Reduced stress and generalised pain
Improved sleep and mood
Increased co-ordination and body awareness
Reduced risk of some diseases
SOURCES
American College of Sports, M., et al., ACSM's guidelines for exercise testing and prescription. 11th ed. 2021: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia.
World Health Organisation. Physical activity. [Internet]. 2020. Available from: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/physical-activity
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