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A new medical study says women need much exercise to lose weight as they age.

At least one hour of daily moderate activity is necessary for mature women a healthy weight and not on a diet. For those who are already overweight, that is, most Americans still need more exercise to avoid gaining weight without eating less, according to the results of the study.

“We must all work on it. If it were easy everyone would be thin as well,” said John Foreyt, an expert in behavioral medicine who reviewed the study but was not involved in its preparation.

A quick walk, bike or golf relaxing are examples of moderate exercise, but do not throw in the towel if you can not perform these activities at least an hour each day, for a little exercise is good for health, even and if not thinned to that practice, according to the researchers.

The study results were based on 34.079 women followed over 50 years for nearly 13 years. The majority were not on a diet to reduce calorie intake. During the study, women gained an average of about 2.72 kilos (six pounds). Read the rest of this entry »