Get in Shape before Summer

Summer is only 3 short months away! Soon, Spring will bring warmer days and all the beauty nature so generously offers. Taking that lunch-time walk or run won't be so hard as the days get warmer. If you hope to start getting in better shape for Summer - now is the time to act! You can look ( and feel ) younger by the time June rolls around!

Decide to get in better shape. Determination, hard work, and persistence are what it takes for any exercise program to work. If you've been inactive for awhile - start with something simple. Daily walks are a great way to get your body back in the habit of burning calories. Go a little faster and a little longer each day!

At home, try some simple exercises like those we all learned back in middle school. Many fitness experts call the good old push-up the perfect exercise. Add some crunches and maybe some squats. Get a jump rope at the discount store. And use it! Those exercise balls are great for improving the effectiveness of your crunches. And they help your balance!

Spring means more time outdoors. Enjoy nature. Get a bike and find someone to ride with. Exercise is more fun when you share it with others! Pick up a new sport - maybe golf or tennis. Tennis can offer a great workout - and fun while you're burning off those winter calories! Turn off the TV and go for a walk. A fast walk. Buy a basketball and shoot some hoops over at the nearest schoolyard.

Any time is the perfect time for exercise! There is no perfect time of day that increases the effectiveness of your workout. The key is working out almost every day. Give yourself a day off after working out with weights. Your body needs rest to help build healthy muscles! Most fitness experts agree that four or five days a week of a good cardio workout is an excellent way to get in better shape. And stay in shape!

Find a time that works best for you! And guard it relentlessly! Write it down in your calendar! You can look great at the beach this year! You can look younger and have loads more energy! Start today! Start getting in shape fast!