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The majority of the posts in this blog speak to individuals who lack motivation to get off the couch and exercise, and to those who struggle to find 30 minutes per day to get to the gym. But what about the "others?" The people who start off their days pumping iron on their home elliptical machines while waiting for their running partners, and wondering if they can get in a bike ride before the roads ice over?

Yes, these types of individuals do exist. In fact, government health officials are taking fitness fanatics' actions into consideration as well. New studies are focusing on whether it's wise for the average individual to exceed 300 minutes of exercise per week. (A few weeks ago government officials released a report noting that the average American should be partaking in 150 minutes of exercise per week.)

According to researchers, if you have the time to get in 300 minutes per week (roughly 45 minutes per day), you can reduce general health risks by 40 percent. The general health risk reduction for individuals who participate in 150 minutes of exercise per week is 25 percent.

If you are concerned about your health risks and are looking to increase the duration and intensity of your exercise routine consider the following activities:

WEEK ONE

Ride a stationary bicycle for 45 minutes two days; play basketball for 60 minutes on two days; go to an aerobics class on three days.

WEEK TWO

Run for 45 minutes three or four days a week; do circuit weight training in the gym two or three days a week.

WEEK THREE

Play tennis for 90 minutes one day; walk briskly for 15 minutes, three days a week; lift weights on two days. Repeat, rotate or add other activities that you have a strong interest in.

Related Articles:

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Creating a Challenging Workout Routine

Exercising on the Road: No Excuses

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Why You Want to Build Muscle as You Age

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Ways to Integrate Exercise into Your Life

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