Getting started with exercise is not very difficult, but maintaining the habit can be a problem. Time, energy levels and sometimes even the weather seem to get in the way.
You know that exercise is vital to your health and well-being, but because of distractions, you slowly give up the habit until you give up. Regular exercise improves your blood pressure, favorably influencing blood sugar and cholesterol levels, giving you more energy and helping you think more clearly.
Here we share some ways to maintain your enthusiasm and dedication to a fitness regimen:
Get an exercise partner and agree to go for a walk or to a gym class together.
Choose from a wide variety of activities that you enjoy, such as walking, running, cycling, aerobics, dancing and even weight lifting.
Let your friends and family know that exercise is a priority that you are committed to, so you will ignore any suggestions like “take it easy today.”
Get up early and exercise first thing in the morning. You may not have time later.
Exercise even if you feel tired. Deep breathing will increase the oxygen you breathe in and you will feel energized.
Track your activity. Write down or keep track on a cell phone app how long you exercise each day, how many steps you walk, how far you bike, how much weight you’ve lifted, your goals, etc.
If you make exercise a priority in your life, your health and well-being will improve dramatically. And before long, it will become a habit you’ll enjoy, because it will help you sleep, be more relaxed and more alert.
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References
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20048389
http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/safe-exercise-tips#1
http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/regular-exercise-changes-brain-improve-memory-thinking-skills-201404097110