Happy holidays to all! This time of year goes quick. So much to do so little time! It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle of things.
Try maintaining consistency with your exercise routine during the holidays even though it starts getting hectic ’cause if you do not squeeze exercise in you’ll be squeezing out of your jeans faster than you realize.
The benefits of exercise far outweigh the costs, http://healthnews.ediets.com/fitness-exercise/10-benefits-of-exercise.html. You can probably think of a few more on your own.
You do not have to exercise like a warrior to reap the benefits. You can start off by doing some simple flexibility exercises. Ask your doctor about your exercise plans.
Do a quick warm up and then stretch your upper and lower body.
- Stretch slowly and carefully
- Inhale and breath out as you hold the stretch for about 20 seconds (you may feel uncomfortable to start but if it becomes painful then stop)
- Complete 3 stretches before moving onto the next exercise
As you increase your flexibility, you will be better equipped to be more active. So, starting this simple routine during the holidays will prepare you for more of a workout when things settle down and you have time to devote to more exercsie.
Just like eating a variety of different foods will give you more of a balance of nutrients to fuel the different needs of your body, your exercise routine should be well-rounded as well. Your goal is to incorporate some cardiovascular and strength activities along with the flexibility stretches you will master. Identify your target heart rate and adopt the F.I.T.T. principle.
You can easily identify your target heart rate by using this target heart rate calculator, http://exercise.about.com/cs/fitnesstools/l/bl_THR.htm
Keep the F.I.T.T. principle in mind as you feel more comfortable and the activity level gets easier. What is F.I.T.T?
- Frequency – how often you exercise
- Intensity – how hard you exercise
- Type – the type of exercise you’re doing
- Time – how long you exercise
Following the F.I.T.T. Principle will help you achieve better fitness and help evade boredom. Change the F.I.T.T. of exercise every 6 weeks.
Now make like a NIKE commercial and “Just Do It”!
