I admit exercise is not the most exciting subject to think about. But regular exercise will help you reduce stress in your life, which will improve your sense of well being and lead to a more enjoyable life experience. If you haven't been exercising regularly, overcoming procrastination is the hardest part.
Reducing stress is an excellent reason to get started. Think about how many times you've heard someone say about an ailment, "oh, it's just stress related". People try to to laugh it off, but the truth of the matter is, too much stress can lead to sickness and even disease. Starting an exercise program to reduce stress levels should be one of your top priorities.
Exercise is good for your immune system and it will lower stress levels. Even basic activities like hiking, stretching, or walking will make your heart, lungs and muscles stronger and increase your endurance.
Walking may be the best exercise choice for most people. No equipment or membership is necessary and you can do it almost anywhere. Walking can be a very enjoyable activity, especially if you recruit a partner and go out for a walk with the intention of enjoying each others company. Walking with a friend will make the activity something you'll look forward to.
Slowly increase the intensity of your walking workout to increase the health benefits. Pick up the pace and walk a bit farther each week. Walking can be the best overall activity for your health if you do it properly. That means pushing yourself so you maintain your target heart rate for 20 minutes or so. If you don't know your target heart rate, you can easily find it online. Buy a good quality heart rate monitor if you don't have one.
Before you start your walk, you should do some simple stretches so you loosen up any tight muscles, especially in your legs, but also in your shoulders neck and back. Stretching will get the blood pumping and help you to avoid injury.
You could get involved in a variety of activities to help reduce stress. But walking is simple, exhilarating, and it doesn't cost you a cent. It's one of the few activities that allows you to get your workout done very quickly, and that's important if you have a busy schedule. You can stretch and walk, in about 30 minutes. I think you would agree that you can find a 1/2 hour each day for an activity that will make you happier and healthier.
Even if you go for shorter walks occasionally, the combination of exercise and social interaction will dramatically reduce stress in your life. So get a good pair of comfortable shoes and a heart rate monitor, and start walking regularly. It will not only reduce stress, it will make you feel great. - 15438
Reducing stress is an excellent reason to get started. Think about how many times you've heard someone say about an ailment, "oh, it's just stress related". People try to to laugh it off, but the truth of the matter is, too much stress can lead to sickness and even disease. Starting an exercise program to reduce stress levels should be one of your top priorities.
Exercise is good for your immune system and it will lower stress levels. Even basic activities like hiking, stretching, or walking will make your heart, lungs and muscles stronger and increase your endurance.
Walking may be the best exercise choice for most people. No equipment or membership is necessary and you can do it almost anywhere. Walking can be a very enjoyable activity, especially if you recruit a partner and go out for a walk with the intention of enjoying each others company. Walking with a friend will make the activity something you'll look forward to.
Slowly increase the intensity of your walking workout to increase the health benefits. Pick up the pace and walk a bit farther each week. Walking can be the best overall activity for your health if you do it properly. That means pushing yourself so you maintain your target heart rate for 20 minutes or so. If you don't know your target heart rate, you can easily find it online. Buy a good quality heart rate monitor if you don't have one.
Before you start your walk, you should do some simple stretches so you loosen up any tight muscles, especially in your legs, but also in your shoulders neck and back. Stretching will get the blood pumping and help you to avoid injury.
You could get involved in a variety of activities to help reduce stress. But walking is simple, exhilarating, and it doesn't cost you a cent. It's one of the few activities that allows you to get your workout done very quickly, and that's important if you have a busy schedule. You can stretch and walk, in about 30 minutes. I think you would agree that you can find a 1/2 hour each day for an activity that will make you happier and healthier.
Even if you go for shorter walks occasionally, the combination of exercise and social interaction will dramatically reduce stress in your life. So get a good pair of comfortable shoes and a heart rate monitor, and start walking regularly. It will not only reduce stress, it will make you feel great. - 15438
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