Wow. What a finding. Adults are not that active. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090512121301.htm
However with the hectic pace of today's society it is hardly suprising that people can't find the time to exercise. Keep in mind that one does not need to spend hours in a gym to reap the benefits from regular physical activity. If you want to start an exercise program this first step is to do this simple exercise: right foot/left foot and repeat. GO FOR A WALK!
walking is the best way to start a program. To quote an ancient proverb: "the journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step." If you're interested in starting an exercise program the most effective thing to do is to make regular physical activity a habit. Make the time to go for a 20min walk in the morning and another on in the evening. Once that has happened for 2 weeks, add in a 20min walk sometime during the day. Then build up to 20-morning/20-lunch/30-evening and go for a long 1-1.5 hour walk/hike on the weekend.
Once you're up to walking on a regular basis it will be time to increase the intensity and start walk/jog intervals. This doesn't mean you need to run a marathon or be a sprinter, it just means walk for 5min, jog for 2-3 or until uncomfortable. Repeat.
If you need motivation, enter a 5k walk or race for charity. The American Heart Assoc always does its fundraising in Sept with walks. You can track your walking progress on their website:
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3053031
for more free fitness information on the benefits of regular exercise, review the federal guidelines for promoting physical activity: http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/adultguide/default.aspx
It has a lot of great info on starting a regular exericse routine.
Have a great and healthy day!
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
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