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Exercise benefits: Energy increase l Manufacture and release of endorphins, the body's feel-good chemicals l Amplified strength and stamina l Increase in brain power, clear thinking l Disease and disability prevention l Better, deeper, more restful sleep l Alleviates depression l Decreases stress l Increases lean tissue and decreases body fat l Enhances circulation l Keeps bones strong and prevents osteoporosis l Increases self-esteem l Helps to break other bad habits
Motivation to begin: Use self rewards l Toot your own horn l Take a class through your local parks and rec – something you've always meant to do like belly dancing or water ballet l Start a group and perform fitness videos together l Be active with your family l Make exercise a priority l Find the time and assign a time l Do it (make it fun) l Make it a habit (it'll take 6-8 weeks for the habit to be ingrained) l Use positive thinking (Tell yourself you're giving yourself a gift) l Reduce the obstacles (put your exercise clothes out before you go to bed, keep your bike in top condition, pay for your gym membership ahead of time) l Hitch exercise to an essential (bike to work!) l Have others help you be accountable l Find a role model l Acknowledge that there are pros and cons l Don’t sweat the times you don't exercise
The saying "Use it or Lose it" is an important statement as you grow but an even more important Montra the older we get in this crazy world. I find that it's the leg strength and the grip strength that goes first so please keep up the walking and a little bit of weight training isn't a bid idea.