Getting Fit - Be Realistic in Your Expectations
The Goal of Getting Fit Getting fit and staying healthy is a message we see every day.
Have you noticed the big newspaper ads for gyms, health spas, and weekend athletic groups.
Everywhere we go the message is Get Fit.
Of course, getting fit is a great goal, but, it's easier said than done.
Luckily for us, the road to better health is easy to find, if we only follow common sense advice.
Start Slow and Easy The fact is, we don't have to start a strenuous workout program.
We should begin slowly and carefully.
And one of the easiest physical fitness programs is simply taking a daily walk.
An enjoyable daily walk offers you a break from a stressful day, time to think about what happened during the day, plus the chance to observe nature's wonders around us.
Most important for beginning walkers, start slowly.
There's no need to overdo it when first starting.
Let's say you take a short fifteen-minute walk every day.
That's an hour and forty-five minutes of exercise you're getting every week.
Believe me, a short fifteen minute daily walk will start to firm up your body, increase your stamina, and improve your outlook on life.
Consider Existing Physical Problems There are many of us with knee or back problems and even a five-minute walk can be uncomfortable.
If this is your case, find a friend or relative to join you on your first few walks to offer help if needed.
After a week or two, you'll feel stronger and more confident on your outings.
At this point, we need to be realistic in our expectations.
Don't expect to lose ten pounds in a week.
Don't expect to look ten years younger.
Do expect to feel better about yourself.
Do expect to begin enjoying exercise, getting fit, meeting new people, and smiling more often.
Get Your Doctor's Okay Before beginning any new fitness or exercise program, get your doctor's okay.
If your doctor says you're good to go, start slowly with a short daily walk.
As you feel healthier and more confident, increase the lengths of your daily walk and exercises.
Getting fit is an important daily goal for all of us.
So make your decision today to begin your walk to a better healthier you.
Have you noticed the big newspaper ads for gyms, health spas, and weekend athletic groups.
Everywhere we go the message is Get Fit.
Of course, getting fit is a great goal, but, it's easier said than done.
Luckily for us, the road to better health is easy to find, if we only follow common sense advice.
Start Slow and Easy The fact is, we don't have to start a strenuous workout program.
We should begin slowly and carefully.
And one of the easiest physical fitness programs is simply taking a daily walk.
An enjoyable daily walk offers you a break from a stressful day, time to think about what happened during the day, plus the chance to observe nature's wonders around us.
Most important for beginning walkers, start slowly.
There's no need to overdo it when first starting.
Let's say you take a short fifteen-minute walk every day.
That's an hour and forty-five minutes of exercise you're getting every week.
Believe me, a short fifteen minute daily walk will start to firm up your body, increase your stamina, and improve your outlook on life.
Consider Existing Physical Problems There are many of us with knee or back problems and even a five-minute walk can be uncomfortable.
If this is your case, find a friend or relative to join you on your first few walks to offer help if needed.
After a week or two, you'll feel stronger and more confident on your outings.
At this point, we need to be realistic in our expectations.
Don't expect to lose ten pounds in a week.
Don't expect to look ten years younger.
Do expect to feel better about yourself.
Do expect to begin enjoying exercise, getting fit, meeting new people, and smiling more often.
Get Your Doctor's Okay Before beginning any new fitness or exercise program, get your doctor's okay.
If your doctor says you're good to go, start slowly with a short daily walk.
As you feel healthier and more confident, increase the lengths of your daily walk and exercises.
Getting fit is an important daily goal for all of us.
So make your decision today to begin your walk to a better healthier you.
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