Andrew Weil Quotes About Exercise

Quotes about: Exercise

• Human bodies are designed for regular physical activity. The sedentary nature of much of modern life probably plays a significant role in the epidemic incidence of depression today. Many studies show that depressed patients who stick to a regimen of aerobic exercise improve as much as those treated with medication.

  Andrew Weil

  Exercise, Epidemics, Play

  "10 Ways to Have a Happier Life" by Dr. Andrew Weil, www.huffingtonpost.com. November 8, 2011.

• Routines may include taking a warm bath or a relaxing walk in the evening, or practicing meditation/relaxation exercises. Psychologically, the completion of such a practice tells your mind and body that the day's work is over and you are free to relax and sleep.

  Andrew Weil

  Sleep, Exercise, Practice

  "Sleep Tips For A Younger, More Vibrant You" by Dr. Andrew Weil, www.huffingtonpost.com. March 18, 2010.

• Even low-calorie diets and vigorous exercise fail to work in the long term for at least some people.

  Andrew Weil

  Exercise, Long, People

• For many in the modern world, carving out time for both traditional seated meditation and exercise has become close to impossible.

  Andrew Weil

  Exercise, Meditation, World

  "Breathwalking: A Meditative Exercise" by Dr. Andrew Weil, www.huffingtonpost.com. March 16, 2013.

• Many exercise forms - aerobic, yoga, weights, walking and more - have been shown to benefit mood.

  Andrew Weil

  Yoga, Exercise, Benefits

  "10 Ways to Have a Happier Life" by Dr. Andrew Weil, www.huffingtonpost.com. November 8, 2011.

• The most common objection that I hear to walking as exercise is that it's too easy, that only sweaty, strenuous activity offers real benefits. But there is abundant evidence that regular, brisk walking is associated with better health, including lower blood pressure, better moods and improved cholesterol ratios.

  Andrew Weil

  Real, Exercise, Blood

  "Walk Like An Australian, Lose 10 Pounds" by Dr. Andrew Weil, www.huffingtonpost.com. February 29, 2012.

• I am a particular fan of integrative exercise - that is, exercise that occurs in the course of doing some productive activity such as gardening, bicycling to work, doing home improvement projects and so on.

  Andrew Weil

  Home, Exercise, Gardening

  "10 Ways to Have a Happier Life" by Dr. Andrew Weil, www.huffingtonpost.com. November 8, 2011.

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