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Top 5 Tips for Fitting in Exercise

1) Start with Small Goals

Don't worry about a 5k run, worry about a short walk for 2 minutes.

 

2) Be Consistent About Getting off the Couch

Get into a habit.  Go at 8:00am to the park every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

 

3) Stay with Something Simple

Don't take up windsurfing or something that requires more effort than you have available.  Stick to walking or biking or anything that gets you motivated.

 

4) Don't Go Overboard

Windsurfing and running a marathon are lofty goals.  They can be done, but if you have trouble getting your butt off the couch, then try a small goal like running to the grocery store at the end of 4 weeks!

 

5) Enjoy the Exercise!

You won't get anywhere if you think exercise is easy.  It's not.  It takes hard work. 

Make sure you pick an exercise that you like.  I like walking.  For ten minutes a day, I can do that and be outdoors in nature.  It's inspiring.  It gives me energy.

Find an exercise that energizes you.  If you can run 3 miles, go for it.  But if you hate running, then try swimming instead.  Try anything that motivates you to get up in the morning for 10 minutes...and even then, find a friend to join you.

 

More Top 5 tips from Shimanti will be coming soon.

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