Many people don’t start to exercise because they can’t imagine themselves bouncing around at a Zumba class or showing up to a gym in a cute little workout outfit. But who says that you have to do these things? One of the secrets to starting and sticking to an exercise routine is to realize that you can exercise YOUR way. What does this mean? If you enjoy walking, then walk. Take a trip around the block with your dog or your friend or your earphones. That’s exercise. If you love to read, then sit on a stationary bike and enjoy that time to read and get your heart rate up. If you think that you’ll only exercise if you have a lot of other people around – then sign up for that Zumba class or aerobics class. But do it your way. You don’t have to exercise in a certain way or fit a certain model in order to get yourself moving. Think about who you are – not who anyone else is – and just get moving in the way that makes you the most comfortable.
Many people use the excuse that they can’t find the time to exercise. But what if we told you that you could stay fit and feel better with only ten minutes of time? That’s what you’ll see with this information, offering you quick and easy ways to exercise in only ten minutes. Yes, more time would be better and would help you, but ten minutes is better than no time at all.
You may have heard this saying before – but it’s really important to hear again. Monday is the beginning of the week; it’s the time to get back onto your exercise routine even if you ate that chocolate cake over the weekend or enjoyed those beers. If you never miss a Monday to exercise, the chances are that you’ll then exercise on Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursday and beyond. When things go right on Monday, it tends to set the tone for the week!
This sounds very basic, but if you get those exercise clothes on in the morning and exercise right away – you’ll have accomplished something for the day. It’s not easy to finish the day of work and then drag yourself out for your evening run. It’s difficult to squeeze in the time for that treadmill between making dinner, putting the kids to bed and trying to get the housework done. If you carve out 30, 40, 50 minutes in the morning then your exercise task is done before you’ve even had your breakfast.
While this sounds simple, and it may not be practical for everyone, it’s certainly worth thinking about and striving towards as a goal. Wouldn’t it feel good to check the exercise box off of your list before your day even begins?
Many people get intimidated by the idea of exercise because they assume that they have to put on tight clothing, sign up for a gym and go and jump around. This is not, however, the case. Exercise just means moving, and every little bit counts. Here are some creative ways to move more and to get your body going.
Take the stairs. All the time. If you work on the fourth floor, imagine how much you will get your body moving if you take the stairs every time you come into and leave the building. The same is true for errands, at your home, etc.
Park far away from your destination. If you’re going to the mall, try to find the farthest parking spot, rather than the closest. First of all, this will allow you to feel less tense as you maneuver around the crowds and it will get you moving.
Take more steps today than you did yesterday. The step counters that are available today are great for getting people to track their everyday movements. Try to walk more steps today than you did yesterday. Everyday!
Many people who have struggled with their weight and their eating, and have finally gotten them under control, say the same thing. The way that they started to improve their lives and their health was by doing more today than they did yesterday. This is a very gentle way to ease into change. What does it mean? Yesterday you didn’t exercise at all. Today, you can commit to walking one flight of stairs. Yesterday, you ate two candy bars. Today, you only ate one. Whatever it is that you did that wasn’t as healthy as it could be yesterday – you can change today. But you don’t have to completely overhaul your entire life and make yourself uncomfortable (and hungry). You can simply add one thing (or detract one thing) that will make a difference in your life.
And people who have followed this plan can attest to the dramatic changes that can occur over time. Maybe they go from walking one block a day to running a 5K. Maybe they go from eating 3000 calories a day to eating 2000. These are the changes that can really make a difference and they can be done slowly. But the point is to start and to do one little thing today that will help to improve your life.
It is not secret that after a certain age most people have flabby, paunchy abdominal muscles. Without enough exercise the ravages of life, such as childbirth, beer parties, rich food, and lots more, take their toll on our physiques. But there is no reason not to get back in control.
Crunchless abs means that you can exercise your abdominal muscles without sit-ups or other types of “crunches” to get your tummy in shape. How is it accomplished? It’s simple and clever at the same time.
Using a device you create the proper resistance and tempo to get maximum results with minimum effort. In an upright position with almost no back strain, you can achieve the results you want.
If only we could just melt it off, right? Well, with a bit of motivation, encouragement, and the right approach, burning calories does not have to be a chore. Watch this video and learn how getting the look you want and the good health you need. Both are quite within reach.
Drinking lots of water. Exercising often. Eating right. It’s not so easy to just melt it off, but these are the main approaches to controlling calories and getting fit and staying that way.
As we discussed before, drinking water is an essential element in any weight reduction regimen. Water is the medium for all the body’s biological processes, so when you start burning calories through increased exercise, you must also increase water intake. If you ask your body to work harder, you have to supply the elements which will allow your body to increase its fat burning capacity, and that is by providing more water.
They way you exercise is also crucial as will be discussed shortly.
Most of us associate exercise with strenuous, demanding activity that pushes us to our limits. Of course, this is part of a healthy regimen. But, what many don’t know, is that effective rest is equally important to proper development of the muscles. If you get a good night’s sleep after each workout, you will see increased benefit. Another great method is to engage in meditation for about 20 minutes after your workout. Even if you don’t have a spiritual orientation, this practice can confer tangible physical benefits, and is being increasingly recommended by medical experts at Harvard and elsewhere. For a basic meditative experience, try sitting still in a comfortable chair with your eyes closed for about 20 minutes. Allow your limbs to become heavy, and imagine that you are inert. This will be enough to make you feel a bit of a relaxing sensation, and will loosen your muscles. The Taoists believe that in life, everything must come in conjunction with its opposite; what better counterpart to exhertion than a passive, restorative phase?
Many people don’t start to exercise because they can’t imagine themselves bouncing around at a Zumba class or showing up to a gym in a cute little workout outfit. But who says that you have to do these things? One of the secrets to starting and sticking to an exercise routine is to realize that you can exercise YOUR way. What does this mean? If you enjoy walking, then walk. Take a trip around the block with your dog or your friend or your earphones. That’s exercise. If you love to read, then sit on a stationary bike and enjoy that time to read and get your heart rate up. If you think that you’ll only exercise if you have a lot of other people around – then sign up for that Zumba class or aerobics class. But do it your way. You don’t have to exercise in a certain way or fit a certain model in order to get yourself moving. Think about who you are – not who anyone else is – and just get moving in the way that makes you the most comfortable.
