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When exercising or working out, choose activities that you enjoy. This cuts down on the tendency to quit or lose motivation. Keep in mind that physical activity doesn’t have to be torture. You can easily get a good workout walking, cleaning the house, gardening or dancing. Choose something that fits your lifestyle and personality, and you’re good to go!
Walk Pedometer-Style
Walk using a pedometer. This device will tell you how many steps you take and how far you walked. You can clip it on your waistband or carry it in a purse. Set a goal and then see if you can achieve it throughout the day. Vary the places you walk, so you will enjoy the different scenery. Walk downtown one day, and then switch to your local park on the weekend.
Weight Training
Weight training can be a great way to strengthen muscles, using machines or free weights. Start with short weight training sessions daily to achieve the best results. Three to four session weekly, for 20 minutes to a half hour, works well to start. Weight training causes your muscles to get stronger, and even if you’re averse to lifting because you don’t want to get all bulky, don’t fear. It takes a LOT of lifting to get that big, and just doing a half or so a few times a week will increase your look, balance, strength and more!
Swimming
Swimming is a great way to exercise with other people. Join a master's swimming group in your area that provides swimming for all levels without competition. This will provide recreational swimming designed to promote fitness. Another option is to take a swimming class at your local recreations center or YMCA, so that you will learn the right way to swim. Even if you already know how to swim, these groups teach both safety AND proper swimming technique, so that you can get more out of the time you spend in the water. Exercising and learning with others is a great way to socialize too. Don’t forget that a heated pool and the aerobic exercise of swimming are great for anyone with arthritis too.
Biking
Riding a bike is another great way to burn calories. It is an especially good exercise for people over 40, since there’s no impact, like there is in running. One of the best ways to burn calories is to ride a bike up hills. Start with small hills though, as this exercise will increase your heart rate pretty quickly and you could easily die out. Check with your doctor before you start biking if you suffer from a serious health problem or are otherwise sedentary. At the very least, even the casual, stress-free bike ride helps you to reduce stress and improve health!
Run
Running is a good exercise for improving both mental and physical health, because it can be a very vigorous exercise, resulting in more health benefits than other forms of activity. You can run outdoors, on an indoor track or on a treadmill. For best results, start out slowly running for ten to fifteen minutes, two or three times a week. I recommend mixing it up. Run outside some (and mix up your route), run inside some and maybe get no a treadmill every now and then.
Walk Pedometer-Style
Walk using a pedometer. This device will tell you how many steps you take and how far you walked. You can clip it on your waistband or carry it in a purse. Set a goal and then see if you can achieve it throughout the day. Vary the places you walk, so you will enjoy the different scenery. Walk downtown one day, and then switch to your local park on the weekend.
Weight Training
Weight training can be a great way to strengthen muscles, using machines or free weights. Start with short weight training sessions daily to achieve the best results. Three to four session weekly, for 20 minutes to a half hour, works well to start. Weight training causes your muscles to get stronger, and even if you’re averse to lifting because you don’t want to get all bulky, don’t fear. It takes a LOT of lifting to get that big, and just doing a half or so a few times a week will increase your look, balance, strength and more!
Swimming
Swimming is a great way to exercise with other people. Join a master's swimming group in your area that provides swimming for all levels without competition. This will provide recreational swimming designed to promote fitness. Another option is to take a swimming class at your local recreations center or YMCA, so that you will learn the right way to swim. Even if you already know how to swim, these groups teach both safety AND proper swimming technique, so that you can get more out of the time you spend in the water. Exercising and learning with others is a great way to socialize too. Don’t forget that a heated pool and the aerobic exercise of swimming are great for anyone with arthritis too.
Biking
Riding a bike is another great way to burn calories. It is an especially good exercise for people over 40, since there’s no impact, like there is in running. One of the best ways to burn calories is to ride a bike up hills. Start with small hills though, as this exercise will increase your heart rate pretty quickly and you could easily die out. Check with your doctor before you start biking if you suffer from a serious health problem or are otherwise sedentary. At the very least, even the casual, stress-free bike ride helps you to reduce stress and improve health!
Run
Running is a good exercise for improving both mental and physical health, because it can be a very vigorous exercise, resulting in more health benefits than other forms of activity. You can run outdoors, on an indoor track or on a treadmill. For best results, start out slowly running for ten to fifteen minutes, two or three times a week. I recommend mixing it up. Run outside some (and mix up your route), run inside some and maybe get no a treadmill every now and then.
Don’t Forget
When beginning any new exercise program, practice moderation. Buy the proper equipment for safety and ALWAYS be safe. Practice proper form and never over-extend yourself. If you suffer from a health problem, check with your doctor before starting a new workout or exercise routine. Then, get goin!
When beginning any new exercise program, practice moderation. Buy the proper equipment for safety and ALWAYS be safe. Practice proper form and never over-extend yourself. If you suffer from a health problem, check with your doctor before starting a new workout or exercise routine. Then, get goin!
Rhonda Wilkins writes about health, saving money & frequenting www.travelinsurance.org.
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