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Fitness Guidelines
by Juy Bluhnik
m Exercise a nd HeaRh
It is not a secret that lack of exercise is increasingly becoming a major health
issue. Obesity is on the rise, and being overweight can contribute to an increased
risk in heart attack, diabetes, high blood pressure and other life threatening
illnesses.
Most people do not get enough
activity during the day to make up tbr the time
they spend at their desks, driving
their cars or sitting in front of their televisions.
We have learned
that exercising
is not simply something
we must do to look
good and have a great body. Exercise
is a requirement
tbr health,
and overall
wellness,
not to mention
it can help you feet great!
The good news is that we are seeing more and more research that indicates
we don't have to work out intensely to see the benefits. Sure, it is great if you
can workout tbr thirty to tbrty minutes at a time, five days a week. But it is not
essential. Shorter bouts of exercise can have a great effect (especially if you are
just starting out), and a little bit of exercise at a time is much better than none at
all.
And what is really exciting
is that research
indicates
that whether you are young
or old, people who workout
at light to moderate
intensities
may have an easier
time sticking
to their exercise programs
than those people who work out harder
and more often.
So, you do not need to be an athlete
or a fitness "die-hard"
to benefit from
exercise..,
you j ust need to get started,
work out at levels that are comtbrtable
and enjoyable
to you and stick with it!
Your New Home FRness Program
There are many great reasons why home exercise equipment has increased in
popularity over the years, but topping the list is convenience. For any fitness
program to be successful, it must be something you will stick to on a regular
basis. With home exercise equipment, you can roll out of bed, put on a pair
of sweats and start working out while the co ftL'e is brewing. No getting in the
car and having to drive to the health club. No standing in line waiting tbr the
equipment to become available.
And there is the comlbrt and satkty t:actor. Who wants to walk or run outside
when it is dark or is raining'? Or try to ride a bike in the middle of heavy traffic?
With your home exercise equipment, you can exercise in the comtbrt and
security of your air-conditioned home.
Privacy
and cleanliness
are also important.
Now you can exercise
without
feeling rushed or that anyone is looking
at you (which is great if you are
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