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Starting a fitness program does not have to be a high maintenance
ordeal. Making the transition from sedentary to activity is
a matter of matching your interests to your exercise regimen.
For the anti-fitness enthusiast – starting a new fitness regimen
can be scheduling regular walks into your daily routine. At
work and home, find an excuse to walk. Besides, its serves three
purposes in one: 1) It saves on fuel, 2) It’s good for your
body 3) And it’s a way to fit activity into your routine.
Use the following tips to make walking a part
of your daily routine:
1) Choose a time of day to walk that is conducive
with your daily schedule. Use the stairs at home and work opposed
to an elevator. Note that early morning walks can be quite refreshing
with abounding Vitamin D from UV rays. Take advantage of your
lunch hour for one mile walk (20 minutes).
2) Choose good scenic paths to walk. For the
most oxygen inhalation, walk in areas chock full of greenery
(grass, trees)
3) Factor in thirty minutes to an hour of walking.
Start with a mile and work your way up to three miles a day.
4) The pace of your walk should be brisk opposed
to leisurely. It will offer the advantage of cardiovascular
activity.
5) To maintain your passion to walk – mix it
up. Do not walk the same direction each time. Keeping exercise
fun means switching up your routine so that you don’t even notice
that you’re working out.
6) Bring the accessories. If you love music
or want to listen to get lost in your favorite audio book, your
walk is a good time to take advantage of the time. Tote your
IPOD, MP3 player or walkman to tune out the world around you.
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