Earth Day is fast approaching! While we take some time to give thanks for this beautiful planet we live on, maybe today is the perfect day to start taking care of ourselves in addition to our planet!
It doesn’t matter what age you are when you begin to exercise, or how long you may have been inactive. Exercise will improve your physical and your mental condition. Exercise improves flexibility, strength, and endurance. It is important to begin any exercise program slowly and build up gradually.
Remember, it may take a few months to get back into good shape - depending on how long you’ve been inactive and your current physical condition. Just keep at it. Exercise a little every day. Keep eating healthy foods and soon you’ll look and feel great!
Stick with it, and you will see results!
Try these tips to help you get started:
Always Warm Up First:
Preparing your body for exercise is important for people at any age or fitness level. A warm-up period might begin with slow, rhythmic movements like walking or jogging in place.
Gradually increase the intensity until your pulse rate, respiration rate and body temperature are elevated. Soon you will break a light sweat. Do some slow, easy stretching exercises before moving on to the strength and endurance workout. Fitness buffs agree - stretching helps build healthier and flexible muscles!
Once you begin your daily exercise, keep these points in mind to get the best results:
* Always drink water before, during and after you exercise.
* Make exercising a part of your daily routine. You may want to set a regular time to exercise each day and invite a friend to join you.
* Start gradually, about 5 to 10 minutes at first.
* Increase the amount of exercise each day, up to about 30 to 60 minutes.
* Breathe deeply and evenly during and between exercises. Never hold your breath.
* Rest whenever you feel the need. Drink some water while you rest! Eat something healthy!
* Keep a daily written record of your progress. Track your progress. Celebrate your success!
* Exercise to your favorite music, or with some friends for even more fun!
The key is - Just get started. And stick with it! There a plenty of natural and healthy ways to lose weight fast. Daily exercise - combined with eating healthy foods is the quickest way to lose weight. Take your time. If you’re new to this whole exercise thing - don’t worry - you can soon be enjoying a much healthier lifestyle - at any age. Enjoy your journey!
Start today! Start building muscles and getting in shape fast. Soon you will notice you have more energy, and more fun! You will look great and feel great! Make time for yourself. You deserve to feel good. Have more energy. A better outlook. Be a little selfish and schedule time just for you.
Celebrate Your Health - Start ( or keep ) Getting in Shape and Have a Happy Earth Day!
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