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Dietician, Diabetes Expert - Answered on Feb 02, 2022

Komal Jethmalani is a practising dietician and nutritionist with over 26 years of experience.
She specialises in weight loss and diabetes management.
Jethmalani has completed her MSc in food and nutrition from SNDT University and trained at Jaslok Hospital.
She is a NDEP-certified diabetes educator.... more

Question by Asha on Feb 02, 2022Hindi

Dear Komal,
What is a good fitness routine for someone who does not exercise?
Does one need to exercise every day?
Is walking enough?
I am asking for myself.
I am 45, slightly overweight, deskbound.
Thank you,
Asha

Ans:

Fitness is very essential for the growth and development of the body.

A good fitness regimen is having a balanced diet and doing aerobics and strengthening exercises for a minimum of 45 minutes.

This helps in body toning and reducing your body fat percentage. It will also help to reduce the risk of developing several diseases like Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, etc.

Regular activity can improve your quality of life. It can improve your muscle strength and boost your endurance.

Walking alone is not enough for most people, although it brings many benefits.

As you are overweight and nearing menopause, you must focus on both a balanced diet and regular exercise in order to maintain good health.

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Dear Roopashree I have never exercised and never been physically fit. But I need to start now. Can you suggest me a good routine to start week one, week two, week three and week four and what I should do after that? I get tired very soon when exercising and it makes me give up. Very grateful for your help. Madhu

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