Here are several tips to help you along your way.
Exercise tips
- Before you begin any work out, begin by warming up for about five minutes.
- Use weights to exercise. The weights should be heavy enough that you can complete eight to ten repetitions.
- Stretching can help improve joint health and prevent lower back problems.
- Simply walking is one of the best low-impact forms of exercise you can do.
- Exercise is not only sit ups, and crunches. Play a sport for variety. Even pushing your child on a swing is exercise.
- Did you know you can even exercise your face? Use your fingers to manipulate under your eyes and along your brow line.
- Swimming is a great form of aerobic exercise. The water keeps your body cool and you don’t have to worry about getting sweaty. Swimming is especially a beneficial exercise for the elderly, those with arthritis, and for women who are pregnant. Water reduces the effect of gravity on the body. Blood flows from below the heart back up to it with less effort, resulting in a lowered heart rate.
- Eating a balanced diet along with exercise is essential for well being.
- Chose activities that you find to be fun and not exhausting. Exercise will seem less boring that way and you will be able to stick to a routine better.
- When exercising, wear loose fitting, comfortable clothes that are appropriate for weather conditions.
- Find a convenient time to exercise. If you have the time to exercise, it will become a part of your routine.
- Bring along a friend for support or make your exercise routine a family outing. Not only will the whole family benefit, but you will become a good role model for children.
- Don’t over extend yourself as you exercise. The key to any good work out is moderation. In the beginning start slow. You can increase the duration and intensity of the work out as you gain fitness.
- Keep a journal of your activities, and when you reach a certain goal, reward yourself for a job well done.
- Music can help make your workout less boring. Chose music that is upbeat and flows.
- Don’t allow sunburn to upset your routine. When exercising outdoors, don’t forget to wear sunscreen. Apply the sunscreen about thirty minutes before you go outside and reapply if you begin to sweat.
- If exercising away from home, make sure you bring a container of water with you.
By following these tips, you will feel better than you ever have before. Just check with your doctor so he or she can assist you with developing a plan that is right for your physical needs.
By R. S. Wagner