I think that the word ‘Exercise’ has a bad stigma to many people because they associate it with hours of boring aerobic classes or mindless machine hopping at the local gym. The result is that many of us have trouble just getting started on an exercise program and then constantly struggle to stay motivated because we don’t like the exercises were doing. But this problem is not without a solution. The fact is that we can find a healthy amount of exercise in all sorts of activities. Your challenge is to find the right fit for you – something that you enjoy doing.
I would encourage you to try as many sports and outdoor activities that you can and explore all your options. As you go through this process you will find some things that you like to do and maybe something that you really love. Once you have found something you like you could add some exercises to support you in this activity and to make you more proficient at it. Let’s say, for example, that you find you love to go hiking and realize that it also takes a great cardiovascular fitness to complete some of the longer trails. A great way to prepare for those longer hikes would be to incorporate some additional cardio endurance exercises in to your routine such as swimming or jogging. The key is to use something you love and desire to improve in to help motivate you through some of your weekly exercises.
Let's Get Healthy!
Coach Tia
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