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There are all kinds of ways you can work exercise into
your life. You can workout anywhere doing all sort of
things.
Playing with children, for example is a great way to get
some exercise. When you get down on the floor and play
“horsey”, you are giving yourself a heck of a workout – and
it is fun for the kids! Throw a ball around in the backyard and really get into
it! Jump on a trampoline, or just play tag! Exercise like this
not only give you the physical benefits, it can remind you of
the joy of youth and put a real smile on your face!
At work, take the stairs instead of the elevator. When
you park in a parking lot, park as far away from the door as
possible so you have to walk further.
Use your imagination and you will find ways to exercise
almost anywhere! Many people love the idea of being in a gym
surrounded by sweaty people who are lifting weights and
using the stair-stepping machine. If this is what you like, by
all means, get into the gym.
Weight training gives you the opportunity to sculpt
your body by pushing your muscles toward working harder
than they normally would.
We suggest that you get the advice of someone in the
gym like the trainer or owner to give you some exercises to
start out with. They will be the experts in the field for you
and will know what works when you’re just beginning a
weight training program. They can also help guide you when it’s time for you to “step up” your regimen.
Aerobics classes are another great way to get a terrific
workout. You can find classes like these in many, many
places, but mostly in gyms and workout studios. Keep in
mind that there will be a fee to take these classes, but it
might very well be worth it to have the camaraderie that
comes with other people sweating along with you! We highly recommend looking into taking water
aerobics. Exercising in the water has so many benefits.
You have less stress and strain on your joints, plus the
natural resistance of the water will work your muscles more
than if you were taking a class “on land”.
Water aerobics can be done by just about anyone –
young and old alike. It’s a great alternative to strength
training and you won’t have the problem of excessive
sweating that many of us just hate! You’ll get an amazing
workout and it’ll be fun too! Many people – the Hollywood elite included – are
beginning to advocate Pilates as a very effective weight loss
method. This exercise regimen was developed in the early
20 th century, but has just now come to global popularity.
Pilates is more than exercise program, it is based on
the principles of many different types of movements. It
takes some of its movements from yoga, acrobats,
stretching, and more. Plus, Pilates concentrates a lot on the
mind as an exercise tool. We can’t tell you how to do Pilates because it’s so
involved. That would be a whole other book to write! But
there are many helpful tools out there that can help you
with a Pilates program if you think that the route you want
to go. Look for online web sites, videos, and classes in your
area. Once you learn the basic movements, you can then
practice them on your own!
So now we know about exercising in order to lose
weight, but let’s get back to the most important hurdle in
trying to lose weight – the food!
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