Jumping back into a fitness routine
We all might say something along the lines of “I’ll go tomorrow” or “I will wait until the weather is nice” when it comes to exercise. We need to start eliminating excuses and start staying active. Below are tips to start incorporating exercise back into your life.
Some of us may not know where to start with exercise, which can be overwhelming. Make sure to start slowly with exercise. According to the IDCC Health Services, the best way to incorporate exercise back into your life includes:
Beginning with low-intensity exercises and gradually increase the duration and difficulty
Setting realistic goals, define both short- and long-term goals
Choosing an activity you enjoy
Warming up and stretching
Mixing cardio and strength exercises
Including rest and recovery
Maintaining a healthy diet
Tracking your progress
The key to incorporating exercise back into your routine includes patience, planning and consistency. By being consistent with exercise, you can start seeing the benefits. The benefits, according to the American Heart Association, show that daily exercise can:
Become a natural mood booster
Keep you physically fit and able
Help decrease doctor visits
Lower blood pressure
Boost levels of good cholesterol
Improve blood flow (circulation)
Keep your weight under control
Prevent bone loss
Help you live longer
Before starting any exercise routine, talk to your doctor about your fitness level and determine where to start.
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