Benefits of Exercise

Why Exercise?

There are many physical, emotional and mental benefits for

exercising. A regular exercise routine can help you;

Lose unwanted pounds and maintain your weight

Reduce the risk of diabetes

Have greater endurance

Reduce stress, thereby relieving depression

Reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke

Have increased energy and concentration

Reduce the risk of osteoporosis

Finding the Time and Motivation.

What seems to hold most of us back from starting an exercise

routine is, one, gaining the motivation to just get started and

two finding the time. It helps to remind yourself of all that

you have to gain from just a 15 to 30 minute block of time each

day. Focus on the benefits, the most visible will be the change

in your physical appearance. With the physical changes comes an

increase in self esteem which in itself is a great motivational

factor. It may take a few weeks but with a little time and

determination you will begin to both see and feel the benefits

beginning to happen.

How many times have you wanted to start an exercise program and

did not because you just could not figure out how you could

possibly work it into your schedule? I know I have had that

thought many times. I also know that I will make time my

schedule for whatever I deem important. But, just how important

are all the daytime and evening TV programs we watch? How much

more do we have to gain by sacrificing some other activity for

30 minutes of exercise? With all that said now is the time to

choose which type of exercise you would enjoy doing.

Types of Exercise.

There is no one exercise program that is just right for

everyone, it is a very personal decision. When making this

decision, remember that exercise is supposed to be fun. So

choose something you enjoy doing but make sure it gets your

heart pumping. Aerobics is defined as exercise that uses large

muscle groups continuously and rhythmically. This makes the

heart and lungs work harder which helps to lower your resting

heart rate and burn calories. Just about any exercise can be

done to music, in fact most people prefer to have music playing

while they work out. You will naturally find yourself working

out in time to the beat regardless of what type of exercise you

are doing.

Anything that gets you on your feet and moving is exercise.

Some of the more popular choices are;

Aerobics, biking, Skiing, Power Walking, Jogging, Inline

Skating, Swimming, Palettes, Yoga, Tai chi and other Martial

Arts, Hiking, Basketball, Soccer, most sports, the list is

endless. Within these there are many variations as well.

Don't feel like you have to join a gym or purchase expensive

equipment. That is simply not true. You can start with simple

things like taking the stairs, walking at lunch time or after

work. There are also lots of inexpensive but very helpful videos

and books that teach aerobic, yoga, palettes and exercises for

each muscle group to help you get started. So, with this

information and now knowing you have lots of choices lets get up

and move toward being healthier and happier.

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