Exercise For Health

Exercise For Health

It’s hard to overstate the importance of regular physical activity. Generally, people who exercise tend to have healthier blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and they also have a lower risk of developing serious chronic illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, and dementia.

Finding the time for 30 to 60 minutes of moderate intensity exercise most days of the week

Find workouts you like and make them part of your weekly routine. Strive for 30 to 60 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise, five days a week, but every little bit helps if you don’t have time to do the full 30 minutes.

You don’t have to start with a long workout. Aim for 10 minutes a day, 5 days a week. When you feel ready, you can add more time.

Take the stairs whenever possible to incorporate more activity into your day or park your car a little farther away from your destination to increase your steps. Walking is also a great way to clear your mind, decompress, and enjoy the weather. Try going for a walk in the early morning before work or take a stroll after getting home in the evening.

Also, scheduling out when you will exercise each week ahead of time can help. Doing this can improve your sleep, increase your energy levels, help control unhealthy food cravings, and maintain a healthy body weight.

It’s easier to talk about than to actually do, isn’t it? Luckily, there are effective strategies to raise your activity levels. Just using a fitness tracker can encourage you to improve the number of steps you take each day. To spice things up, invite your friends and colleagues to join in on weekly step challenges.

The key lies in discovering an activity that you love, making it feel less like a workout. If biking is your passion, you’ll eagerly anticipate your evening ride. For nature lovers, a stroll through a forest preserve can be a delightful option. Love to dance? Then take up a class, head out with your friends or even just boogie on down whilst you do the cleaning.

If you’re already active, consider ways to enhance your fitness routine. A well-rounded exercise program emphasizes not only strength and endurance but also flexibility, balance, and mobility.

For a wealth of resources and information to help support you in your exercise goals please click on the links below.