You would be amazed to learn of even more benefits of exercise! Read on...
There are still many more reasons to get up and out and move! Here are others:
· Exercise relieves anxiety and stress. In this world of rat race and hassles, physical activity is very effective antidote for relief of the downside of our pressured society.
· Exercise increases overall energy and efficiency in all areas of our lives.
· When we consider over weight, exercise is the means of maintaining desirable weight levels. It builds muscles and burns fat. Exercise helps over eating by blunting appetite by temporarily increasing blood sugar.
· Exercise improves circulation, and that gives clearer minds, better sleep, and faster healing of damaged body areas.
Exercise prevents:
· Osteoporosis
· Cancer
· Diabetes
· Arthritis
· Cardiovascular
· Increases the bowel’s ability to contract
· Increases the bowel’s mobility
· Relieves constipation
· Increases appetite & enjoyment of food
You might be thinking : What kind of exercise are you talking about? Must I get sports tracksuit and special canvass to run, jog or go to the gym?
Not every one can jog or run marathons! Every one of the benefits mentioned can be obtained from plain, simple brisk walking. Walking is the ideal exercise! It’s safe. It’s not expensive. Nearly every one can do it. You select your own speed and stop when you want. As you get stronger and your fitness improves you can gradually increase speed and duration of walking time.
Nevertheless, It is safe to think about safety. Especially if you live in highly populated areas. Most of our roads don’t have enough space at the side of the road and you are often competing with moving vehicles for space. And of course there is also danger of molestation.
The best would be to incorporate walking into your daily schedule by performing any of these activities at least three days a week.
· Walk up and down the stairs for up to 15 minutes.
· Ride bicycle for up to 15 minutes at a fast rate.
· Do gardening for up to 40-50 minutes.
· Wash your car and clean thoroughly for 50 minutes
· And if you can afford it get a stationary bicycle.
· Or walk and match on the spot.
The bottom line is, to get the benefits you have to do any of these activities for 15 minutes to 30 minutes at a stretch and get up to an hour in a day.
Can I use the pulse rate to monitor the effectiveness of the exercise? Measuring pulse to judge exercise intensity and effectiveness?
There are exercise regimes for some specific purposes. When heart rate –pulse- is monitored in exercise it is useful in strengthening the heart. Weight and flexibility exercises are also valuable for the heart. Just keep in mind that moderate activities will improve fitness. Every step you take counts.
You would do well not to waive the issue of regular exercise. Do not think it would be boring or a waste of time. Be encouraged.
We all do many things that we find offensive and boring everyday, especially when we first start. For instance taking our bath, brushing our teeth, cleaning our living areas, washing dishes and even going to work. But we do these things because of the rewards. Clean bodies, beautiful teeth, a salary or money paid for our service. Then after a while these activities become routine and an accepted part of our daily living. Look at exercise the same way, think of the benefits, which are more than the examples of what we get from the usual daily chores. The benefits of exercise last for lifetime. It slows down aging process, strengthens the heart, lowers blood pressure, relieves stress, preserves muscle function, helps maintain desirable weight, etc. and you don’t need to spend extra money to get it. Just move!
If the above appear difficult, try the followiny:
Try the 10-step exercise program. It works. Just get out and take 10 steps as your commitment for the day. That’s it. Get out and count 10 steps everyday. Once you have counted the 10 steps you can turn around and get back if you wish.
Also plan ahead. Decide when you will move for exercise. If you are the type that wakes early: take an early breakfast and do your steps immediately after. If your morning is too full: walk during break time or in the evening. The important thing is to find a time that is right for you. Regular exercise is as necessary as air, water, and wholesome food. Don’t let another day go by without it!
“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth” 3 John 2
