Benefits of Exercise
Exercise is a healthy habit to start! But how much do you really need? Before you begin, talk with your doctor about what's right for you. A good goal for many people is to work up to exercising 4 to 6 times per week for 30 to 60 minutes at a time. Remember, however, exercise has so many benefits, any amount is better than none!
The Benefits of Regular Exercise!
- Regular exercise reduces your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, diabetes and obesity.
- Keeps your joints, tendons and ligaments flexible so it's easier to move around, especially as you age. Improves joint flexibility in the elderly.
- Reduces the effects of aging.
- Builds calcium into the bones keeping them healthier.
- Helps older adults become stronger and better able to move without falling.
- Contributes to your mental well-being and help treat depression.
- Helps relieve stress and anxiety.
- Increases your energy and endurance.
- Improves your ability to sleep.
- Helps maintain normal weight by increasing your metabolism.
How Do You Get Started?
Well, after talking with your doctor, (that's especially important if you have not been active, have health issues, are pregnant or elderly) come on into 1 on 1 Athletic Club and talk with one of our fitness specialists. We deal with all levels of fitness and have trained professionals to work with you no matter what challenges you may have.
Sneak Exercise Into Your Day!
Take the stairs, walk during your lunch/coffee breaks, do housework at a fast pace, rake leaves or do other yard work, walk part or all of the way to work. Be patient with yourself; if you have been inactive for a long time you can't run the Boston Marathon after training for only 2 weeks. Begin with a 10 minute period of light exercise or a brisk walk everyday and gradually increase how hard and how long you exercise.
How You Do It Is Just As Important! - Sticking To It!
Choose something you enjoy doing, get an exercise partner, change your routine, pick a comfortable time of day, make it fun, be patient with yourself, forget "no pain, no gain," while a little soreness is normal after you begin exercising, pain is not. If you hurt, stop.
Making Exercise A Habit.
Stick to a regular time every day. Sign a contract committing yourself to exercise. Put "exercise appointments" on your calendar or sign up with a personal fitness trainer. Keep a daily log of your activities. Check your progress. Can you walk a certain distance faster than when you began? Is your heart rate slower now? Work with groups of people in an exercise class.
At One On One we are committed to your good health. Come in and talk with us today!
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