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Review of Literature: My first source is from Harvard Med School, one of the top medical universities in the U.S. It has a very large variety of activities and exercises put into a large chart. This source gives you a general idea of how intense an activity is and how effective it will be compared to other exercises. Since many famous, well known doctors and other medical professionals have graduated here, you would expect this to be, clearly, a valid source. (Calories burned in thirty minutes Harvard Medical School)

The next source used was created by Erin Coleman, a registered and licensed dietitian. She holds a Bachelor of Science in dietetics and has a lot of experience working as a health writer and health educator. Her articles are published on various health, nutrition and fitness websites. This site told me that swimming at a moderate pace is less intense and easier on your joints then running at a moderate pace, increasing the duration of the swimming will then about equal the effectiveness. (Coleman, Erin Is swimming better then running?)

The authors and medical professionals of this website are well known and there are many working to keep the site up to date, to keep it running, and to have the correct or accurate information. This is a Mayo Clinic Website, they are a major company in health. The senior medical editor is the one in charge he has lots of knowledge about health. "Nothing helps people stay healthy more than the power of real knowledge about health." — Dr. Roger Harms. I learned in this website that the average person should get 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity a week, strength training should be done twice a week for the average person, there is no specific amount of time set for it. This kind of gave me an idea of how long the exercise will be. On the bottom there is another chart similar to the Harvard one, but less activities and in a one hour duration. (Staff, Mayo Clinic Exercise for Weight Loss: Calories Burned in 1 Hour)

Next I found a website for the CDC or the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. It is funded by the government and you know the government won’t put up an organization like this without the finest. I learned a lot from this website; for example, aerobic activity should make up most of a child’s day such as biking and walking, then comes muscle strengthening, such as pull ups or gymnastics. Next in order would be bone strengthening such as jumping rope or running. According to the CDC website, adults have a variety of options like two hours and thirty minutes of moderate intensity aerobics such as walking and then muscle strengthening activities two days a week that should work all the major muscle groups, they are: legs, hip, abdomen, chest, back, shoulders and arms There are other choices for a weekly plan still. As an older adult, regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It can prevent many of the health problems that seem to come with age. As an older adult especially, not doing any physical activity can be bad for you, no matter your age or health condition. One hour and fifteen minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity such as running or jogging every week and muscle-strengthening activities on two or more days a week that work all major muscle groups including legs, hip, abdomen, chest, back, shoulders and arms is one of a few choices available for adults sixty five years of age or older. (How Much Physical Activity Do You Need? Center for Disease Control and Prevention)

Still Researching, only first draft.

= Works Cited =

//Calories Burned in 30 Minutes of Leisure and Routine Activities //. Harvard Medical School, n.d. Web. 26 Sept. 2013. <[]>."Harvard Health Publications."


 * This website is made by Harvard University Publications. This website is part of the medical school branch, they are one of the top ranked universities in the U.S. Many famous authors and other doctors and nurses have graduated from this amazing school.

Coleman, Erin. "Is 30 Minutes of Swimming Better Than Running on the Treadmill for One Hour?" //Live Healthy//. Chron, n.d. Web. 26 Sept. 2013. <[]>.
 * Erin Coleman is a registered and licensed dietitian. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in dietetics and has much experience working as a health writer and health educator. Her articles are published on various health, nutrition and fitness websites.

Staff, Mayo Clinic. "Exercise for Weight Loss: Calories Burned in 1 Hour." //Mayo Clinic //. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 01 Dec. 2011. Web. 26 Sept. 2013. <[]>.


 * The senior medical editors are experienced Mayo Clinic clinicians and educators who have great knowledge of many areas of medicine, occupational health. They work on a daily basis with Web content producers and editors to make sure that all content is accurate. Specialty medical editors are leaders in their areas of health care.

"How Much Physical Activity Do You Need?" // Centers for Disease Control and Prevention //. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 30 Mar. 2011. Web. 27 Sept. 2013. <[]>.


 * The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the national public health institute of the United States. Its main goal is to protect public health and safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury, and disability.

Moyer, Richard. "How Far? How Fast?" //McGraw-Hill Science //. New York: McGraw-Hill School Division, 2000. 194-206. Print.