Exercise is medicine

Physical activity and exercise is important for promoting good health

• Reduces risk for lifestyle related diseases

Physical inactivity in: Early morbidity and premature mortality

Physical activity: an6 movement using large muscle groups, done repeatedly, resulting in calories burned

Exercise: planned activity with goals to improve or maintain fitness or increase stretch

1 MET= 3.5 ml o2

MET is an absolute term

But the 3.5 ml o2 is relative