According to the Mayo Clinic, starting a fitness program may be one of the best things you can do for your health. After all, physical activity can reduce your risk of chronic disease, help you lose and manage weight, even boost your self-esteem. And the benefits are available for you regardless of age, sex, or physical ability.
The Department of Health and Human Services recommends that healthy adults include aerobic exercise and strength training in their fitness plans. How much? At least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week and strength training exercises at least twice a week. At this point, many say they just don't have time. I would suggest that you just haven't had a good, objective assessment of your work/home life and that there are plenty of opportunities to find time and activities that suit your tastes and lifestyle. Although gym memberships are certainly a dependable way to find access to year-round fitness activities, there are lots of other things that can promote fitness within your healthy lifestyle.
When you are designing your personal fitness program, consider your fitness goals. Think about your likes and dislikes and write down your personal barriers to fitness. That provides a framework to develop practical strategies for a program that you can keep on track.
Be realistic: When it comes to making healthy changes in your life, the road to success is paved with small changes made one step at a time. But the payoffs are huge. Forming healthy habits now will help you look and feel better and keep you running strong for years to come. Remember, small steps add up to long-lasting results.
Day in and Day out: When it comes to a smooth-running body, it's what you do over time that counts. Every healthy body gets overfed or becomes idle now and then. Don't worry. Just balance out these times by eating less of being more physically active for a while. No need to view just one meal or one day as a failure.
Get moving:
Work off a big lunch by taking a bike ride or walk with your family or friends after work. Yes, you might need to give up one television show for this, but the time is there.
Instead of socializing with friends by watching videos or dining, plan to go walking, biking, or dancing.
Walk around the sidelines or stroll around the field instead of lounging in the stands while the kids play soccer or softball. Are you in a facility with bleachers? Walk up and down the bleachers.
I've said it before, I'll say it again - host a meeting without food. Brainstorm in small walking groups. Add a fitness activity to your seminar or training event.
Run up and down the stairs with each load of laundry. Lose the remote and get up and change the channel. Get up and walk to your coworker's office instead of calling.
Join a class at a local fitness facility or park. Find something fun for you. If it's not fun, it's not sustainable. Add some variety to keep things interesting and challenging.
There's no time like the present. If you would like assistance with your assessment, plan, or implementation, don't hesitate to contact me.
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