Most people will try a hundred different fad diets, at least as
many nutritional supplements and even all sorts of wacky
alternatives. But, getting them to exercise can be a real
challenge.Neverthel
diet has to be accompanied by an age-appropriate, regular
exercise program - if the goal is good health and an attractive
body.
Diet is essential, but exercise is its essential partner. Diet
provides the proper fuel, but exercise uses that fuel to
generate health and fitness.
There's no need to become a fitness fanatic, but there are
several simple exercises you can begin today.
Start a daily stretching routine of at least 10 minutes before
doing any vigorous training. A 20-minute walk every other day
is a great beginning for those not used to exercise.
Work up to more effort slowly. Most of those new to exercise
get discouraged and quit too soon because they try too hard at
first. This produces soreness and sometimes injury. That
reduces the motivation.
Instead, start with some light weight training, using 5lb,
10lb, then 20lb weights. Curls, squats and other exercises are
simple and you'll soon graduate.
Then add a 10-minute jog, a 20-minute jog, then 30-minutes.
Once you hit an hour-long run, you're into the serious workout
category.
If you can, invest in equipment that may help you get
motivated. Others will need the social stimulus of a gym to
keep their willpower up. But in either case, don't let your
money go to waste.
Make a commitment to regular workouts, whether at home or away.
If you do join a gym, don't be shy. Take advantage of the
expertise of more experienced fitness enthusiasts and the
staff.
In order to lose weight, you want to be sure to include some
cardiovascular exercises in your routine.
That can be running, cycling or any number of alternatives. To
tone muscles and tighten the slack skin that will result from
major body fat reduction, you'll need to add resistance and
weightlifting exercises.
You can use stretchers, rope and pulley or other equipment to
supply the resistance. Weight machines are great for lifting
exercises.
As you get into the routine, you may or may not actually lose
weight. If you're not obese but merely overweight, you may not
see much loss.
As you reduce fat deposits the difference can be made up by
gains in muscle mass. Don't pay much attention to early losses,
they may well be due as much to water loss as anything else.
But as you reduce excess body fat and tone muscles you'll
experience many side benefits beyond a more attractive body.
You'll feel better overall, be more energetic and should
experience a heightened mood.
Feel good about it. You worked hard for the results.
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