Friday, March 6, 2009

Simple Steps Lead to Better Fitness


Many health experts' recommendation for better fitness is at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise or 15 minutes of vigorous exercise five times a week. For even better fitness, these same fitness experts suggest adults might aim for an hour of moderate workouts or 30 minutes of more vigorous exercise five days each week.

Thats like giving up one 30 minute TV show every weekday! Who doesn't have time for that? Use your lunch hour or get up a few minutes earlier! Morning exercise will give you an energy boost that lasts well into the day!

Moderate exercise includes brisk walking, water aerobics, ballroom dancing, doubles tennis or riding your bike at a comfortable pace.

A vigorous workout might be jogging, running, swimming laps, playing tennis ( singles ) and riding a bike faster than 10 miles an hour. For even more power - try running or riding on hilly terrain. You'll really kick in the fat burners when you tackle the hill!

If weight loss is part of your plan for this year, medical experts agree that exercise and diet work together. The more we move, the faster the body can act to lose that unwanted weight. The quickest way to lose weight and keep it off is with daily exercise and eating healthy foods.

Many fitness lovers find they have more fun getting their daily exercise with friends or co-workers. Use exercise as a way of keeping up with old friends - go to a fitness class or swim together and then out for a healthy meal. Invite your boos or some of your co-workers to join you for a brisk walk at lunch! That time together will only improve your working relationships and help you all get rid of some stress.

These are simple goals anyone can easily adopt! Make fitness a habit. The key is to keep moving. Try to get just 30 minutes of exercise five days a week!

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