Exercise & Movement

Why.
Exercise is part of the complete and total package for good health.  Exercise is one of the most powerful lifestyle changes we have available to us.  Regular exercise increases metabolic rate, burns calories, increases muscle mass, and improves fitness. 

It also helps reduce the risk of heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, breast cancer, osteoarthritis and depression.  Exercise gives you strength and vitality, and releases those good brain endorphins. 

Need more reasons?  You can lose or maintain weight with regular exercise.  You walk more erect, feel more confident, and look better.  The kind of exercise you do is really up to you. 

It's not about the spandex; it's about the movement. 

When you are busy – and most of us are busy – you may not get your workouts or exercise in.  What happens? Your stress levels rise, and your hormones can go out of balance. You may begin to feel sluggish, foggy, and heavy.  Don't beat yourself up. Just get back to it. 

What to do. 
You can chase kids, walk up the stairs at work, take a yoga class, or scale a mountain.  You can move anytime, anywhere, any way you like. 

If you are not exercising now, and have health problems, consult your physician to get medical clearance before you begin. 

If you are just starting out, take it literally one step at a time…take a flight of stairs today. You know what?  It counts.  Little strategies work. 

If you are an on again, off again, exercise kind of gal, try to really commit yourself to a regular program.  Set time aside. Studies show that people who exercise in the morning are more successful with staying on their exercise program. Pick an activity you enjoy. Make it fun.  Find a pal to exercise with.  Move that body at least 30 minutes five times weekly, stay motivated, and get some instruction on maximum heart rates and weight training. 

Come to love your body.  Whatever you can do, begin it now!  The movement you do now will build over time. 

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