Tuesday, March 3, 2009

The Journey


It doesn’t matter what age you are when you begin to exercise, or how long you may have been inactive.Exercise will always improve your physical condition. Exercise improves flexibility, strength, and endurance. It is important to begin any exercise program slowly and build up gradually.

Many have found it takes a few months to get back into good shape - depending on how long you’ve been inactive and your current physical condition. Just keep at it. Exercise a little every day. Keep eating healthy foods and soon you’ll look younger and feel great!

Stick with it, and you will see results!

Some tips for getting started.

Warming Up

Preparing the body for exercise is important for people at any age and all fitness levels. A warm-up period should begin with slow, rhythmic activities such as walking or jogging in place.

Gradually increase the intensity until your pulse rate, respiration rate and body temperature are elevated, which is usually about the time that you break a light sweat. Do some easy stretching exercises before moving on to the strength and endurance activities.

Once you begin your daily exercise routine, keep these points in mind to get the best results:

* Always drink water before, during and after your exercise session.
* Make exercising a part of your daily routine. You may want to set a regular time to exercise each day and invite a friend to join you.
* Start gradually, about 5 to 10 minutes at first.
* Gradually increase the time and intensity of your exercise each day. Try to work up to about 30 or 45 minutes.
* Breathe deeply and evenly during and between exercises. Don’t hold your breath.
* Rest whenever you feel the need. Your body gives you signals. Listen to your body and avoid injury.
* Keep a daily written journal of your progress. Record your progress and your success!
* Many find it more fun to exercise to music or with friends. Keep it fun!

The key is getting started. And sticking with it! There are plenty of natural and healthy ways to lose weight fast. Health professionals seem to agree - eating healthy foods combined with daily exercise is the quickest way to lose weight.

Take your time. If you’re new to this whole exercise thing - don’t worry - you can soon be enjoying a much healthier lifestyle - at any age. Enjoy your journey to better fitness!

Start today! Start building muscles and getting in shape fast. Soon you will look great and feel great! Take some time for yourself. You deserve to feel good. Have more energy. A better outlook. Be a little selfish and make some time just for you.

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