Active Living
The rate of people who suffer from heart attacks in Nevada is about 5%. This is one of the highest rates in the entire country. Leading a physically active lifestyle can go a long way in the prevention of heart attacks and other cardiovascular-related issues. The resources below describe ways that the residents of Nevada can be more active.
Daily Routine
It is often difficult to carve out 20-30 minutes of workout time during the day. There are some ways, however, that you can increase your physical activity by changing some of your daily habits.
- Ride a bicycle to work instead of drive.
- Get off of the bus one stop early and walk the rest of the way.
- Wash your car at home by hand instead of taking it to the car wash.
- Do some sit-ups during the commercials of a TV show.
- Take a 5-minute walking break every hour at work.
Nevada Outdoors
Nevada is full of great outdoor activities and boasts many beautiful parks. Mountain biking and rock climbing are particularly popular in Nevada but you can also find less strenuous activities like hiking. Here is a site to help you begin your Nevada outdoor adventure. http://www.nevadawilderness.org/library/index.asp