Fitness and Exercise

In my prior blogs, I have written how important good nutrition is
to being healthy. I would now like to share with you how
incorporating a little exercise routine contributes to that
healthy new lifestyle we all want to enjoy. HERE:
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/effective-10-minute-workouts.html


I don't know if it's a matter of finding the time or just the thought of
a long stretch of exercise, but sometimes a few 10-minute spurts
sound much more reasonable than a longer workout. You can
squeeze in 10 minutes of conditioning here and there, and still get
the USDA-recommended 30 minutes of daily exercise. Studies
show that a few short spurts of activity offer the same benefits as
one long exercise routine. Who knew?! Here's how.


WHILE YOU COMMUTE:

Park a mile from the office and bike the rest of the way, or park a little
closer and speed-walk. "When you put away the car keys, not only do
you get your body moving, but you're also getting an endorphin boost",
says Suzanne Wells, owner of Miss Fit wellness studio in Portland,
Orgeon. Biking is cost-efficient and environmentally friendly, too.

AT YOUR OFFICE:

Get creative. Every lull in your schedule is an opportunity for a tone-up,
says Dorothy Waterman, a Pasadena-based personal trainer. Do squats
while you brush your teeth and calf raises when you do the dishes. At
work, strengthen your core by lifting alternating feet off the ground
while keeping your tummy tight. And always take the stairs.

IN YOUR LIVING ROOM:

Sneak in a mini personalized workout without fussy equipment or a trip
to the gym. Waterman recommends doing consecutive sets of exercises-
think lunges, push ups, crunches, and triceps dips-while your're
watching TV or waiting for the pasta water to boil. Tailor the number
of sets and repetitions to your fitness level.

So you see, you do not have to take two hours out of your busy schedule to
go to the health club, (it only produces more stress), when you can tailor
your exercise plan to fit into your busy lifestyle.