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Health 52
Info Tip:
Exercising at Home
Can’t make it to the gym? You can still get a good workout in your own home.
If you have room, set up an exercise station with a yoga mat, free weights,
or whatever equipment you choose to use. Having your workout “ready to go”
helps eliminate procrastination.
Proper technique is important for faster results and to prevent injury.
That’s why some people use a certified personal trainer. If a personal
trainer is not in your plan, you can rent or buy a DVD, download a program
from the Internet, or choose from the multitude of programs available on the
exercise channel available on many digital cable systems. You’ll find
everything from cardiosculpting to tai chi.
If you have kids, get physical with them. Hold your baby for added
resistance while doing low, sustained squats for stronger legs. If your kids
are older, get in the game and shoot hoops or kick the soccer ball with
them.
For long-term health, the commonly accepted goal is to walk 10,000 steps per
day, which equates to five miles or 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise.
Wearing a pedometer on your waist can give you an idea of how much you move
in the course of a day, and whether you need to bump up your activity level
for overall good health.
Sources: CRN file material, about.com, the walkingsite.com
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