:Begin Exercising For Your Fitness and Health
Like most of us, you have probably been thinking about
getting into an exercise regime for quite a while. Let's
face it; most of us spend more time planning it than
actually doing it. Exercise is crucial to our health no
matter how old we are. It isn't really that hard, nor does
it have to be frightening, to get started.
Before starting any new exercise program, it is very
important to speak with your doctor. He or she will be able
to advise you on the best approach to take and if the
planned program is safe for you. You don't want to start
exercising to better your body only to find out you did more
harm than good.
In order to find the best exercises for you try thinking of
physical activities that you enjoy and ones that you don't.
For instance, if you hate running with a passion, don't
bother trying to incorporate it into your new exercise
program. You are practically setting yourself up for
failure. The key is to find things you enjoy doing so
exercise doesn't seem like so much of a chore.
If you like to bike or swim, then start by doing them three
times a week to start with. This shouldn't be difficult,
especially if it's an activity you know you like. If its
winter time and you know you don't want to bike in the
snow, look into gym rates. They almost always have
stationary bikes, and you could work out on that until
spring comes around. All things in moderation; so start
slowly. Try 20 minutes on an easy trail. That doesn't sound
like much, but if you've been sedentary for a while you
could hurt yourself riding any longer.
Make sure that the exercise routine is challenging and
interesting for you. A routine that you have been doing for
some time will seem easy and after a while may not interest
you for long. Be sure to always challenge yourself when
exercising. If you have been swimming as an exercise try to
add more laps or try a new stroke. If biking is included in
your exercise routine then try biking on a new trail/route,
or for a long time.
You should slowly add more activities to your exercising
repertoire. This goes back to challenging yourself. If all
you do is bike, your legs will become strong, but what about
the rest of you? You may want to add weight training a few
days a week as well. In our 20s, we start to loose muscle
mass, so doing some sort of weights is very important.
To exercise you do not necessarily have to go the gym.
Instead you can buy a set of free weights along with a book
on weight training, follow the instructions carefully and
you are on the road to healthy life and body through a good
training routine. You can workout almost every muscle group
without the use of expensive machinery. So if you are not so
comfortable with the swanky and confusing looking equipment
of a gym, then please go ahead and start the exercise
routine from home, but do start it.
In order to motivate yourself, you may want to find a
workout buddy. If you know anyone who is also planning to
start a new exercise routine, see if you can coordinate your
schedules. Working out with a friend is often much more fun
than doing it on your own.
So remember, find an exercise that you like and start your
program gradually. If you suddenly start working out five
days a week it will be too much and you won't stick with
it. You might just begin by walking. That in itself is
helping your body get fit. Practice good eating habits as
well. This combination will help you be strong and healthy.
Don't forget that visit to the doctor before you start.
About the author: Hank Lunton writes exclusively for
Sole Exercise,
it's one of the webs most up to date Exercise sites,
while you're there sign up for the free newsletter.
Read many more interesting articles on Exercise at:
http://www.soleexercise.com/articles
Like most of us, you have probably been thinking about
getting into an exercise regime for quite a while. Let's
face it; most of us spend more time planning it than
actually doing it. Exercise is crucial to our health no
matter how old we are. It isn't really that hard, nor does
it have to be frightening, to get started.
Before starting any new exercise program, it is very
important to speak with your doctor. He or she will be able
to advise you on the best approach to take and if the
planned program is safe for you. You don't want to start
exercising to better your body only to find out you did more
harm than good.
In order to find the best exercises for you try thinking of
physical activities that you enjoy and ones that you don't.
For instance, if you hate running with a passion, don't
bother trying to incorporate it into your new exercise
program. You are practically setting yourself up for
failure. The key is to find things you enjoy doing so
exercise doesn't seem like so much of a chore.
If you like to bike or swim, then start by doing them three
times a week to start with. This shouldn't be difficult,
especially if it's an activity you know you like. If its
winter time and you know you don't want to bike in the
snow, look into gym rates. They almost always have
stationary bikes, and you could work out on that until
spring comes around. All things in moderation; so start
slowly. Try 20 minutes on an easy trail. That doesn't sound
like much, but if you've been sedentary for a while you
could hurt yourself riding any longer.
Make sure that the exercise routine is challenging and
interesting for you. A routine that you have been doing for
some time will seem easy and after a while may not interest
you for long. Be sure to always challenge yourself when
exercising. If you have been swimming as an exercise try to
add more laps or try a new stroke. If biking is included in
your exercise routine then try biking on a new trail/route,
or for a long time.
You should slowly add more activities to your exercising
repertoire. This goes back to challenging yourself. If all
you do is bike, your legs will become strong, but what about
the rest of you? You may want to add weight training a few
days a week as well. In our 20s, we start to loose muscle
mass, so doing some sort of weights is very important.
To exercise you do not necessarily have to go the gym.
Instead you can buy a set of free weights along with a book
on weight training, follow the instructions carefully and
you are on the road to healthy life and body through a good
training routine. You can workout almost every muscle group
without the use of expensive machinery. So if you are not so
comfortable with the swanky and confusing looking equipment
of a gym, then please go ahead and start the exercise
routine from home, but do start it.
In order to motivate yourself, you may want to find a
workout buddy. If you know anyone who is also planning to
start a new exercise routine, see if you can coordinate your
schedules. Working out with a friend is often much more fun
than doing it on your own.
So remember, find an exercise that you like and start your
program gradually. If you suddenly start working out five
days a week it will be too much and you won't stick with
it. You might just begin by walking. That in itself is
helping your body get fit. Practice good eating habits as
well. This combination will help you be strong and healthy.
Don't forget that visit to the doctor before you start.
About the author: Hank Lunton writes exclusively for
Sole Exercise,
it's one of the webs most up to date Exercise sites,
while you're there sign up for the free newsletter.
Read many more interesting articles on Exercise at:
http://www.soleexercise.com/articles
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