Hate exercise? Me Too!

The "E" Word: 

Call it what you want, but a lot of folks do "hate exercising". (INCLUDING ME!!) The problem is, the dirty "E" word (AKA Exercise) IS "good medicine". Exercise, even a simple 10 minute brisk walk, is "good medicine".

Take a Walk:

Walking in 10-minute increments--especially walking briskly on a regular basis--improves your fitness. As you continue your walking program, your lung capacity increases, your resting heart rate may decrease and your muscles becoming stronger. Walking counts as a weight-bearing exercise because you're moving your own weight when you walk. Taking regular walks for 10 minutes helps to maintain bone density, which decreases your risk of fractures. This is a particularly valuable benefit for older women, due to their higher risk of osteoporosis.

Mood boosting benefits of exercise

Exercise increases Serotonin - the "happy" chemical in the brain. Many antidepressants work on this neurotransmitter. When serotonin levels are low, people tend to be worried, rigid and argumentative. Exercise also boosts endorphins, natural pleasure producers and pain-killers.

Remember a sedentary lifestyle is more dangerous to your health than smoking!!!

Find something you enjoy and do it! If you don't know where to start, walking is low impact, inexpensive & pretty easy to learn how to do! Even I can do it!! LOL

I do try to take a brisk 30-45 min walk several mornings a week, .com online class 3 or 4 times a week & lift weights a couple times a week too. Though I'm not "excited" to do it, I do it! And yes I feel better... when it's over! HA! Seriously, I really do feel better when I exercise.

And I do enjoy exercise, once I finally get in the "zone"  :-)

Do you like to exercise? Even if you don't, what exercises do you do? Would love to hear your thoughts!

Helping You Select The Best Health,

Sherry

www.selectthebesthealth.com