TODAY IS A GOOD DAY

Today is a good day. Okay, everyone say is one more time, and say it like you mean it. Today is a good day! Today is good because you decided to commit to waking up your body. My last blog we talked about keep moving. One fundamental aspect of fitness is movement of the body. For me my movement takes me to my job where I can end up walking 5 miles a day (no desk job here). Other activities include working out at the gym, biking, jogging, tennis and yoga.  It sounds like a lot, but doing activities in moderation and making sure you get enough rest and nutrition is key to the new and improved you. So, what would you like to do today? 

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For those just starting out, slow and easy is the way to go. One activity that most of us can participate in is walking. The ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) recommends moderate intensity of aerobic/ cardiorespiratory exercise training for 30 minutes, 5 days per week for most adults. This can be increased as the person becomes more physically able to do more. One way to make sure you are on track and not over or under doing it is the simple, but efficient "talk test." If you are walking with someone, carry on a conversation with that person. If you can talk without labored breathing you are doing fine. Of course if you are doing all of the talking you might want to pick up the pace a little. And if you're gasping for air, slow it down. When you get good at this you can add more time or intensity. And when you feel you want to up your game, gradually add jogging for a few minutes interspersed with walking. 

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Once you start feeling and seeing the benefits of walking your new awakened self, and make the mind/ body connection, you will want to do other activities. You will wake up each day looking forward to all the fun possibilities that let you move your body.
Until next time...keep moving.