Health benefits of a vacation in the mountains, check out Boquete
Back in the 19th century, three types of places where popular for the rich to visit. In those days going somewhere had a health purpose as doctors would recommend a holiday like a prescription for its health benefit. All over Europe Spa towns cropped up where the rich would meet in beautiful large meeting rooms to socialize and part take in the daily ritual of drinking the healthful mineral waters. Doctocs would also prescribe trips to sea-side for respectable walks along the promenades to breath in the sea air, which was easy for Brits as Britain is surrounded by coast. This was more...
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Pedometers: unless you are an avid exerciser we recommend you buy a pedometer. This is a very small cheap gadget you place on a belt or waist band and it records your daily steps. It is extremely helpful and encouraging. Pedometer can be purchased from electrical or sports stores, or off the internet. It is thought that most people do an average of 4000 steps a day going about their daily business – the goal would be to add anything from 2000 to 3000 more steps a day. Here are some basics – Under 5000 = sedentary 5000 to 7000 = low activity 7000 to 10000 = medium activity Over 10000 =...
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