Starting an Exercise Program for Better Health

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Starting an Exercise Program for Better Health

Copyright © 2009 Kielty

North Carolina Insurance

http://www.ncinsuranceplan.com

We are all well aware of the importance of exercise. Studies

constantly come out showing that exercise can reverse many

serious health problems and increase our longevity. Americans

spend more on health and exercise equipment than any other

country. Yet few of us follow through on an exercise regime. The

main reason for this is time. It can be hard to find time in a

busy schedule to include an hour or more at the gym. By starting

with a manageable schedule and choosing something you enjoy, you

can begin an exercise program and stick with it.

Be sure to see your doctor before you begin your new exercise

program, especially if you have not been active in a long time.

Start Small

Begin your exercise regime slowly. Jumping in too fast can lead

to injury which will definitely decrease your desire to stick

with it. Do not expect too much too fast. Start out with small

goals that you can measure.

Choose a small amount of time each day such as 10 minutes and

schedule it into your daily routine. Do not let exercise to be

the thing that gets cut out of your schedule when you get busier.

Think of it as a regular part of your daily duties such as

brushing your hair or flossing your teeth.

Before you begin, remember to do some warm-up exercises. Warming

up prepares your muscles for the exercise and helps to prevent

injury. Do about 5 to 10 minutes of jumping jacks or a slow jog.

If at any time during your exercise you begin to feel pain, just

stop. If you keep going it could lead to injury. Drink plenty of

water before you start and have an extra glass if it’s a hot day.

Don’t exercise on an empty stomach especially if you do your

routine first thing in the morning.

Make It Enjoyable

The most important thing you can do when starting an exercise

regime is to choose something that you enjoy. If you have always

wanted to learn to dance, sign up for dance lessons. Take a

beginner aerobics course at a gym or join a tennis league. Aim

for about 30 minutes of physical activity per day.

One of the best exercises for the beginner is walking. You can

easily adjust the intensity and length of your workout, and

increase both as you become more fit. It can be done at any time

that best fits into your day. Studies have shown that walking can

combat health problems such as diabetes, high cholesterol and

high blood pressure.

Exercising can be especially valuable for women in combating bone

loss which comes with age. As women get older they begin to lose

about 1% of their bone mass per year. Following menopause it

increases to 3% per year. Weight bearing exercise stimulates the

bone to make new bone cells.

To enjoy the health benefits of exercise you have to make it part

of your daily routine. Start by doing something you enjoy or even

began with walking. Schedule exercise into your daily routine and

do a little each day. Before you know it you will be healthier

than ever before!

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