Five Ways to Fit Fitness Into Your Life
by Sylvie Charrier
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It is extremely important to select an exercise program that will be
well-suited to your lifestyle. If you have to drive 25 miles in rush hour
traffic to the nearest pool, a swimming routine might not be your first
pick. Find an exercise program that you like - shop around, try out
various sports and programs. Only you can really determine if a given
exercise plan is right for your tastes. In the end, the key to any
exercise plan is obvious: For it to "work", you have to stick to it. And,
to stick to it, most people need to find some satisfaction in what they're
doing. Go out and find some exercise fun!
The Buddy System: Exercise Made Easy
Find a partner to exercise with you. Having an exercise buddy will not
only keep you motivated, it will also help you push yourself to becoming
better and better. Your partner will inspire you to get out of bed on
those cold mornings when you’re feeling lazy, and will share in your
excitement when you've reached a milestone on your path to achieving your
health goals. In addition, a partner will allow you to discuss your fears
or frustrations, too. Find a partner and commit to making positive change
in your life today.
Elevator Out of Order: Use the Stairs
Whenever you can, use the stairs instead of the elevator. Elevators may
be convenient, but they also make us lazy. There are so many opportunities
in your daily life where you can choose to either be lazy or motivated to
move. Doing a stair workout shows that your dedicated to achieving your
diet and fitness goal. You will actually give your body a surprisingly
good workout just by walking up and down stairs. If you focus your
attention when climbing or descending, you can isolate the affected
muscles groups (e.g., calves, quadriceps, gluteus, hamstring) and produce
a stellar workout for yourself.
Wriggle 'Em, Jiggle 'Em: Fun with All Your Fingers and
Toes
Whether you're stuck behind a desk, tied up in rush hour traffic, or
sitting in your favorite chair watching TV, any time is a good time to
give your body a healthy stretch. Why don't you start with your fingers
and your toes? Wiggle them, jiggle them, stretch them 'round - your joints
will thank you more than you can know. Release that tension and say
goodbye to accumulated stress by starting with these simple stretches.
Swim, Swam, Swum: Your Health Has Just Begun
If you are just starting out on your path toward weight loss and
renewed health, swimming is one of the best exercises for you. Because it
is a non-weight bearing activity-meaning you aren't placing the stress of
your body weight on your muscles and joints-you can exercise more safely
and for longer periods of time. Swimming is an excellent exercise to build
cardiovascular strength, burn calories, and establish whole-body
conditioning. If there is a pool nearby, swim as often as you can. And, if
nothing else, a cool dip in a pool is a wonderful stress reliever.
If You Can Sit, You Can Stand. If You Can Stand, You Can
Walk
If one day you want to revel in your achievements, you need to
revolutionize your life - from your diet, to exercise, to your daily
habits. For example, if you sit at a desk for a living, get up every half
an hour and take a lap around the floor of your office. If you stand for a
living, shift your weight back and forth between legs, walk about, stretch
out. Because movement is the key to getting your body in shape, take every
opportunity you can to do a little moving and shaking!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sylvie Charrier is the author of the book "Living La Vida Low Carb:
The Vegetarian Way". As a busy work-at-home mom, she discovered simple
ways to get more results from her low carb diet. She shares her recipe
makeovers and health tips on her website.
For lots more fitness tips and over 300 great vegetarian low carb recipes,
treat yourself to "Living La Vida Low Carb: The Vegetarian Way" today. You
deserve it!
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