I discovered Dr. I-Min Lee, Professor of Medicine at the Harvard School of Medicine, in This video On the channel “Viva durability”. Among other things, it is one of two main researchers in the famous study of women’s health and is in a good position to give scientific advice on physical activity for health. I found them extremely knowledgeable and also delightful!
My favorite anecdote was to discuss working with one of her mentors, the legendary one Dr. Ralph Parserables. He was an epidemiologist who led pioneering work in connection with physical activity and health and a serious ultra marathon. If they attended conferences together, people asked him what his recent ongoing successes were, and he quoted an impressive time in a recently carried out event. Sometimes they turned to them and asked: “And what do you do for movement?” And she would have to answer “nothing”. She grew up in Malaysia, which she described as very hot and swallowing, which she did not inspire to do a lot of physical activity.
This showed her that in her own life she enabled better activities in her own life to take her research results seriously. This makes you a perfect role model for those of us who know that we should be physically active for health, but are not necessarily inspired to be sporty. And her scientific knowledge enables her to show us the right amount and the right types of activities in order to be healthy.
I was delighted to hear how she confirms that Typical guidelines (What your research has contributed) to try to maintain 150 minutes of medium -heavy physical activity (e.g. going faster) per week, around 90% of the health benefits. For those who enjoy it, there is no damage of up to ten times in this amount. However, the advantages of the advantages only increase slightly according to the minimally recommended amount. This can be done a few times a week in special sessions such as 30 minutes or in several shorter sessions that have accumulated during the week. The activity in daily life, for example the stairs instead of the elevator, or a little further away and a few entry lawyers enable. Another amusing anecdote that she gave is that her department in Harvard is on the third floor of her building and Dr. Lee always takes the stairs. But many people on their ground use the elevator instead, and if it is not in operation, they linger in the lobby as if they are not sure what to do.
An important point that she has covered for those who want to count your steps is that there is no scientific basis for the famous goal “10,000 levels”. This came from marketing for a pedometer company. The women’s health study confirms that a goal of 7500 steps is actually more precise (of course there is nothing to complain about with 10000 if you enjoy it, but it is not necessary to achieve the health benefits).
This special video did not include strength training for older adults, but I am sure that there is a lot of insight into that of Dr. Lees research. In the book she edited, there is much more information. Epidemiological methods in studies physical activity.
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I am a mechanical engineer who was born in 1953, Ph. D, Stanford, 1980. I have been active in Cae field in Mechanical for decades. I also have a lifelong interest in activities and outdoor fitness. I replaced both hips and replaced a heart valve replacement due to a genetic state. This blog records my adventures to stay active on the street despite these bumps.
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