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Exercise Tips for People on the Move
If you have a busy schedule, you may not think that you have the time to put together an adequate exercise routine. Nothing could be further from the truth. The key to a long, happy, and healthy life is to get plenty of exercise and enjoy a healthy diet. No matter how busy you think you are, there are plenty of good reasons to find time to exercise. Here are a few ideas.
One of the best ways to fit exercise into a busy schedule is to do it at home. If you don’t have the time to travel to and from the gym, then work out for an hour, and then deal with the rest of your day, your house may just be the best option. Yoga is a great workout and is cost effective too; all you need is a yoga mat and DVD. There are plenty of workout plans for busy folks like you, so look for one that has 20 minute workouts. Exercising for 20 minutes a day is better than nothing. If you work from home, these 20 minutes could be on your lunch break.
If you’re not into the yoga mat and DVD, there is always the option of a treadmill or an elliptical machine. If you have a small space, there are plenty of machines available today that fold into neat, compact shapes for easy storage. Elliptical machines and treadmills would allow you to get a great cardio workout. Almost all treadmills sold today can fold up for even easier storage. Slide it under your bed or stand it up against the wall. If you are into toning your muscles you may want to look into something such as a pull-up bar or some free weights.
For people who might sit at a desk for an extended period of time, it is important to get up and walk around every so often. This is good for your circulation and your well-being. As you sit at your desk all day, gravity pulls your blood toward your feet. This can lead to swollen feet at the end of the day. While at work, place your office implements in strategic places that will encourage activity. Place your stapler on the top shelf, so that you must get up and stretch for it when you need it. Make sure that you take a break at least once an hour. Get up and do a few jumping jacks or good stretches. If you practice yoga, pick your favorite pose for a few minutes.
On your lunch hour, or during that coffee break, set some time aside to take a brisk walk. Just 10 minutes a day will do the trick. You don’t have to break a sweat and ruin that suit, but get your heart going. Or, walk to a deli nearby to enjoy lunch with your coworkers. Use the stairs instead of the elevator. Do what you can to get your blood flowing and body moving.
A “healthy” drawer at home or the office is also a great way to maintaining a healthy lifestyle when life is busy. While this won’t increase the amount of exercise that you get, it can help you snack in a more healthy way. Instead of that bag of chips or candy bar, go for a high-fiber snack bar or some carrots. In your healthy drawer you can keep a few health snacks like a power bar or dried fruit. And why not keep an extra pair of sneakers at work. They may come in handy on those beautiful days when you want to take that 10 minute walk down the street to the deli to grab some lunch. And on those days where you just want to go for a walk, it’s better to do it in a comfortable pair of sneaker rather than those dress shoes.
At home, if you have chores to do, do them with some enthusiasm. Who says cleaning the house has to boring? Put some music that gets you in the mood to move and dance away as you dust the dining room. Any activity is better than no activity. Bring the heart rate up as you scrubbing the shower or vacuuming the bedrooms. You are being active and getting house work accomplished at the same time.
Exercising even when you think you don’t have the time might be easier than you think. By waking up just a few minutes earlier you might be able to take a quick walk around the block or even do some push-ups. Get your heart rate up and get that blood flowing as soon as you wake up. A little activity in the morning or on your lunch break can go a long way, especially when this is done consistently. Fitting in little exercise sessions throughout your busy day is a way for you to stay healthy buy just going about your daily routine.
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Real Exercise for Real People: Finding Your Optimum Level of Physical Activity for a Lifetime of Healthy Living
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