Creating An Exercise Plan That You Will Enjoy And Lose Weight And Inches
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The ways for you to include exercise in your daily life are innumerable and range from taking a walk every day to joining a health club to buying sophisticated exercise equipment. Before you spend a lot of money on your exercise program, be aware that the amount of money you spend has no effect on your motivation to use it. Many people try to trick themselves into exercising by thinking that if they spend a lot of money, they’ll be sure to use whatever it is they purchased. It doesn’t work. In fact, the amount of money you spend on home exercise equipment is directly proportional to the amount of guilt you feel when you turn it into a clothes rack. If you have guilt-producing exercise equipment at home that you know in your heart you’ll never use, sell it!
The best form of exercise is free and it’s also easiest to do. It is walking. Although it is advisable that you get a good, comfortable, flexible pair of walking shoes that give your toes room to wiggle around, they do not need to be expensive. The best walking shoe on the market is the one that fits your foot and your needs the best.
A brisk walk exercises virtually every muscle in your body, especially if you swing your arms during your walk. Make sure your thumbs point forward when you walk. This will help prevent Dowager’s Hump in women as they age.
Aerobic exercise, which elevates your heart rate, is a great, fast way to get in shape. However, recent research has shown that walking over a period of time may be just as effective and far less stressful on the body.
Fun events in which to participate and get exercise are “Volkssports”. These are very popular in Europe and consist of large groups of people getting together periodically to enjoy such sports as walking, swimming, and bicycling. They are non-competitive, family-oriented events and are a great opportunity to meet people while you get in shape and see the countryside. For more information about Volkssports, search the name on Google.
Another great way to shape up quickly is water aerobics. You don’t need to know how to swim to participate. Water aerobics strengthens your muscles as well as trims you down. Muscle aches are rare because you’re working out in water where there’s little gravity. Most community pools offer water aerobics classes for a minimal fee. If you have physical challenges, try deep-water aerobics. You wear a Styrofoam belt which keeps you afloat while exercising. Many people use this form of exercise to heal and strengthen their bodies after surgery or to minimize the discomfort of arthritis.
Whatever form of exercise you choose, begin slowly, especially if it’s been awhile since you’ve exercised. “No pain, no gain” does not apply here. Frequently people get enthused about a new exercise regimen and in the beginning overdo it to the point of muscle pain or damage. This prevents them from continuing with the program and is counter-productive to life long physical activity. Pace yourself, you’re in it for the long term.
If it’s been some time since you’ve done physical activity, be sure and get a physical exam before you begin and inform your physician of your plans.
If regular exercise is not a part of your daily routine, you may experience some resistance to the idea. That’s not uncommon. The exercise itself and the benefits you will soon realize from it will provide you with the motivation to continue.
Don’t worry about doing it for the rest of your life. Just do it today and the rest of your life will take care of itself.
If regular exercise is a far cry from your old daily routine, then start with just walking ten minutes out and ten minutes back. Twenty minutes is approximately 1/100th of your day. This minimal investment of your time will add years of quality life to your existence.
Consistency is the most important factor in any exercise program. Don’t promise yourself that you will stick to an exercise program that is unrealistic within the framework of your daily life. You will just end up breaking that promise to yourself that leads to an eroding of self worth. Do the best you can each day and, as the commercials say, “Just do it!”
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