Regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. It has many benefits, including improving your overall health and fitness and reducing your risk for many chronic diseases. There are many different types of exercise so it’s important to find the one that you enjoy. It’s easier to make exercise a regular part of your life if you have fun doing it. Here are some examples if you are not sure where to start.
- Walking- go for a walk in the park, around the block or during hot summer days, go for a stroll in your local mall
- Riding a bike
- Going to a gym
- Joining an exercise class and if you like to dance and to burn calories at the same time, sign up for Zumba classes
- Yoga classes are good for your body and your mind
Fitting regular exercise into your daily schedule may seem difficult at first. But you can start slowly, and break your exercise time into chunks. Even doing ten minutes at a time is fine. You can work your way up to doing the recommended amount of exercise. How much exercise you need depends on your age and health.
Other things that you can do to make the most of your workouts is to track your steps, the recommended number of steps is 10,000 per day.
Tracking your steps is easy with a fit bit or your phone, or if you prefer you can get one of the pedometers at your local pharmacy for a very low price.
Please remember to stay hydrated during your exercise, listen to your body and don’t overdo it. Always remember to check with your physician before starting any type of exercising classes.