This is an excerpt from the Blog Article: Mighty Pillars of Health
“Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” Edward Stanley
We all know it is good for us to exercise and keep our physical bodies in good shape. Then why is it so hard to do it on a consistent basis? The excuses of no time, no motivation and no money just don’t fly. If you’re too ‘busy’ to take care of your physical health, you will sooner rather than later pay the piper.
Exercise offers incredible benefits to the human body. It stimulates chemical processes that produce hormones (serotonin and norepinephrine) making us feel better, happier and less depressed. It increases your energy levels and controls your weight. Exercise is great for your muscles and bones and may reduce your risk for certain diseases. It helps with sleep, stress and your sex life. And it will help you recover faster from any physical setbacks.
So how do you start? One little step at a time. It is never too late to start an exercise program and you don’t have to join expensive gyms or employ a personal trainer (although that could be fun and educational). You don’t have to spend hour-long sessions on monster workouts. Start small and work yourself to a level you’re comfortable with. The most important step is to START! Make the decision to exercise and commit. After a little while it will become addictive and you will feel so good about yourself that you wish you had done this a long time ago! Do check with your doctor or health practitioner about what you can safely do if you have any health issues.
Start today. Don’t overthink and overplan it. Take a walk, leave the car at home and go for a bike ride, take the stairs, visit the community center for a yoga class or dance to a YouTube video. Set yourself realistic goals and make it a daily habit.
Remember, baby steps. Don’t overdo it or you’ll get turned off. Keep it gradual, know your limits, do it in synch with your ability and have fun. Make exercise part of your lifestyle and remember my mantra: listen to your body!