Our body uses a constant flow of energy. Even when we are sleeping, we’re still burning calories! But that doesn’t mean we don’t have to exercise. Exercising regularly helps our body regulate the flow of calories we consume and that helps us maintain a healthy weight.
Staying active also helps prevent and control high blood pressure, helps keep cholesterol levels healthy and can help prevent and control diabetes. When choosing an exercise, aim for 20-45 minutes a day. Make sure you pick something that you like to do, or even better, mix it up from day to day! Use a chart like the one below as a guide to choosing an exercise.
Make exercise a priority!
Even the busiest people can make time for exercise. Think small to make big changes to your physical activity- a little goes a long way!
I recommend purchasing a pedometer. (See below) This is a personal motivator. Measuring your steps daily will help you move more.
If you have errands to run, when looking for a parking space pick the one farther out so you have to walk more. Walk up steps instead of an escalator or elevator.
Try something new or something you have always wanted to do. Sign up for ballroom or Shag dance lessons or try a yoga or spin class.
The main thing is you have to move to burn calories so be Creative and Get Moving for a Healthier You!
22. September 2009 at 7:48 am
Hi Beverly…
Great job on the site. I haven’t explored yet so I just chose the first post I came to to look at.
I will be coming back more. I can see you great information on here.
My best to you..
Joe
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22. September 2009 at 6:46 pm
Hi Beverly–Looks good . You have a lot of great content in here!
Good luck! Lin S
22. September 2009 at 6:49 pm
Beverly, this is excellent information on the caloric value of various exercises.
And we often fail to do the little things that make our daily activities burn more calories, such as parking a little farther out. Instead I find myself parking closer to save time. If I walk fast the more distant parking place won’t take more time than the closer one at a more leisurely pace.
Thanks for the thoughtful advice.
Paul
24. September 2009 at 12:16 pm
Beverly,
I am so glad that you are also helping to spread the health and wellness message in a world of very sick people. Every bitr of knowledge that you share will make a difference in somebody’s life.
Beth
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7. October 2009 at 12:33 pm
Yes! As we follow your advice, we can look and feel great! It’s simple, but not always easy! When we find an exercise that we enjoy, it will be easier!