Everyone has heard this before. Regular exercise is good for your health and can help you to lose weight. If you are like the majority of Americans, then you may be too busy to exercise, have a job which doesn’t involve much physical activity, or simply lack time. It’s important to try and get the recommended amount for your age, but even if you only have a few minutes a day of exercise, you will still reap benefits.
Every day, you should add some physical activity to your routine. Ask a friend, neighbor or family member to join you if you’re lacking motivation. You can reward yourself for working out for so many consecutive days or a specific amount of time. It’s important to start moving. It will become habitual once you start.
The hardest part is starting. How can you squeeze in fitness into a busy schedule? Start small and make exercise enjoyable. Play interactive games on your gaming console, dance with your children, or listen music as you walk. You’re more likely to stick to an activity if you like it.
Even if it’s against yourself, many people thrive in a competitive environment. Wearing a fitness tracker will help you increase your daily steps. You can increase your steps by adding five songs to the list of music you listened to yesterday. You decide the challenge. You can be more active by looking for small moments throughout the day. Can you carry your bags instead of pushing the grocery cart? You can use the stairs instead of the elevator at work.
Apps that encourage exercise are available in many forms. You can set up alerts to remind yourself to get to work. Some of them offer mini-workouts that can be completed in five minutes. Choose from yoga, cardio bursts or anything in between. Do not discount them because they are short. Even a few minutes a day, repeated several times can add up.
Once you start exercising, you will see