From WebMD:People Who Follow 4 Simple Habits Sharply Reduce Risk of Serious Disease.
What are those 4 habits? Here they are:
1. Never smoke.
2. Exercise at least 3.5 hours per week.
3. Maintain a body mass index (BMI) under 30.
4. Follow a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain breads, and limited in meats.
This is a mnemonic for exercises that can be done with just body weight: PLSS
P ushups
S itups
L unges
S quats
Exercises that can be done with just body weight: PLSS.
References:
4 Healthy Habits That Cut Disease Risk. WebMD, 2009.
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