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Breaking the Meet Dr. Massoud Find fun new ways to get the health benefits of regular exercise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that most adults get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every week. Walking, running and working out at the gym are great ways to exercise, but sometimes you need a break from your everyday routine. For those looking to improve their health—and lose weight—a new form of exercise can keep things fresh. Here are some ways to break out of the exercise box: Try martial arts. Karate, taekwondo and judo all offer a physical workout with an element of competition. In addition to the traditional forms of martial arts, some exercise classes mix the forms to provide a high-intensity workout. Go up the wall. Whether on a natural rock formation or inside a climbing gym, rock climbing builds strength throughout the body. Jump around. Trampolines are more than just backyard fun—if owning one doesn't appeal, find a trampoline park to bounce around and increase your heart rate for an hour. At a medium pace, someone who weighs 150 pounds will burn up to 400 calories. Play ball. Revisit the sports you played as a child—find an adult recreational league to rediscover the fun of baseball, softball, dodgeball or basketball. Walk the dog. Even if you have dogs of your own, volunteer as a dog walker for a local animal shelter. You'll get in extra exercise and make life better for some local four-legged friends. Always talk to your physician before changing your diet or exercise routine. To find a physician near you, visit CHIStJoseph.org/findadoctor. EXERCISE MOLD ADEL MASSOUD, M.D. With 15 years of practice in the area, Adel Massoud, M.D., FAAFP, primary care physician, has joined CHI St. Joseph Health. After attending medical school at Cairo University, in Egypt, and practicing general surgery for 15 years, Dr. Massoud moved to the U.S., where he began his career in family medicine. He briefly worked in obstetrics before shifting his focus to primary care. "I like my patients to be the ones leading their care," said Dr. Massoud. "I'm very interested in getting patients the preventive measures they need, such as for chronic disease, but from there I prefer to coach them through taking charge of being the primary manager of their own health." Dr. Massoud offers the full spectrum of primary care services, seeing all ages—from newborns to seniors. Do you need a doctor? Visit CHIStJoseph.org/findadoctor. 15 CHIStJoseph.org /// CHI ST. JOSEPH HEALTH