Our modern lifestyles and all the conveniences we have become used to make it easy for us to become sedentary. Sitting in front of the TV or computer, riding in the car and using elevators all contribute to our inactivity. The body is a bio-mechanical genius in which muscles, tendons, bones, blood, lymphatic system and organs are healthiest when active. Let’s get moving!
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Some of us burn more calories coming up with excuses NOT to exercise than we do actually burning calories by being more physically active. If you're an excuse-maker, why not jump. Get off that stalled treadmill because it's taking you nowhere except above the weight you want to be. Read these Exercise Excuse Busters and run with them! |
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October, November, December...some of us refer to these months as the Fall season, while others consider them the season of overindulgence. The American Council on Exercise advises us to remain active over the holidays to keep stress and food at bay. Here are some timely tips. |
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Did you know that walking is the simplest form of exercise as well as the most popular? Exercise novices and athletes alike benefit from this natural, gentle, low-impact exercise and using a pedometer is a good way to keep motivated and challenged as we put one foot in front of the other. |
