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EVENTS /// PROFILES /// GADGETS /// PLACES /// HEALTH /// STYLE It’s time to head out to the great outdoors and do something healthy for your heart “For most individuals, aerobic exercise at least three times a week for 30 minutes each will suffi ce”, says Dr Michael Lim, medical director and senior consultant cardiologist at the Singapore Heart, Stroke and Cancer Centre. That’s 90 minutes a week. Many people cite lack of time as a reason for not exercising. But consider this: 90 minutes is nearly the amount of time — 87.5 minutes, to be exact — that an average American user spends on Facebook every week. If we can take out enough time to regularly update status and feed FarmVille animals, surely some time can be made for working out as well? The need to keep fi t is not restricted to the older generation, either. That heart problems do not affect the young is one of the most common misconceptions in vogue, according to Dr Lim. Young or old, the heart it out. MEHROTRA Not a big price to pay for an activity that’ll ABHISHEK k eep you in good stead markets of Sapa as well. needs to be given adequate attention. all your life. trekfansipan.com WORDS: 014 WELL + GOOD “As a rule of thumb, the level of exercise is considered suffi cient if you can achieve 85 per cent of your calculated maximum heart rate (220 – age). Hence, with age the intensity of exercise should be decreased,” remarks the cardiologist. Before you charge out of the house though, there are some things to consider. Once you’ve been given the medical all-clear, the good news is that there is a variety of exercises to choose from for those who are put off by running, whether it’s on the pavement or on the treadmills. “Roller blading, skating, cycling and dancing are aerobic exercises which can be both enjoyable and yet gentle on your knees as compared to jogging or running,” advises the doctor. It’s a no-brainer, really. Indulging in something enjoyable that is actually good for you? That’s a rare situation in any walk of life and one that should be pounced upon immediately. The only thing needed is a bit of willpower, initiative and a willingness to sweat GOOD TO KNOW WALK THE TALK Before embarking on a vigorous exercise programme, an evaluation by your family physician to screen for heart conditions should be considered. GET MOVING! There are some great hikes and treks in the region that you can take advantage of. Connect with nature while getting a healthy workout. PENANG NATIONAL PARK Offers fi ve major trails of varying diffi culties, along which you’ll be able to enjoy a variety of fl ora and fauna. Jln Hassan Abas, Teluk Bahang, Pulau Pinang, tel: +60 4881 3530/3500, wildlife.gov.my VIRACHEY NATIONAL PARK Three treks of varying durations (ranging from two to eight days) will allow you to explore the fi nest wilderness Cambodia has to offer. Travel by bus from Phnom Penh to reach Banlung, which is 50 km from this sprawling park. Tel: +85 577 965 196, ccben.org MOUNT BATUR TREK Be the early bird that catches the worm or, in this case, the magnifi cent sunrise, from the summit of Mount Batur in Bali. Tel: +62 (361) 88 55 656, nakbali.com MOUNT FANSIPAN TREK Trek up the highest mountain in Indo-China to get stunning views of the Sapa valley below. Travel via train from Hanoi to Lao Cai before taking a bus or taxi to Sapa town, from where you can hire guides for the climb up Fansipan. If you’ve time, check out the famous mountain
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