Jan 03 2008

Fitness tips for beginners

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Thats Fit offers us up some tips for beginners, and we know there are fitness beginners this week joining gyms and starting to get in shape.

…..Bear in mind, exercise doesn’t always have to take place in a gym, nor does it ever have to be boring. You can dance, you can swim, you can walk, you can box, you can lift weights, and you can pretty much do whatever physical activity that you choose, so long as you do it consistently over time. Just as critical is to exercise safely, which is exactly what the following tips will help you do:

* Consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program
* Drink plenty of water
* Start out with as little as 10 to 15 minutes of exercise a day at a comfortable pace, gradually increasing over time.
* Exercise with another person
* If you workout outdoors and it is cold, dress in layers. Also, wear a hat. Most of the body’s warmth is lost through the head.
* If the weather makes it dangerous or too uncomfortable to exercise outside, try indoor activities, such as walking on a treadmill or even at the mall, take a dance class, go swimming at an indoor pool, or exercise in your home along to a fitness DVD.
* Stretch before and after your workout

Don’t worry, it gets a lot easier to workout after the first week. Keep at it!

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    2 Responses to “Fitness tips for beginners”
    1. Supplements Canada says:
      January 6, 2008 at 4:46 pm

      I think the last sentence has a lot of relevance as well.

      One of the biggest things to always keep in mind is to be patient. The most important thing about an exercise program is DOING IT! Don’t expect things to change overnight as with most of us, getting out of shape is a timely process, so you have to be realistic that getting back into shape is going to take time as well.

      I know I took a couple weeks off around the holidays and definitely noticed at least a slight decline in my health over that time. While the first workouts were definitely not the most enjoyable, knowing in my mind of what happens when you string together months of regular exercise is always a large motivator for me!

      Have a healthy 2008!

    2. Kathryn says:
      January 7, 2008 at 11:09 pm

      Good tips – particularly the last point! While I do a fair amount of cardiovascular work, this year my goal is to add regular strength training. I’m trying to work out a way of benchmarking my current strength levels – so I can set some goals, and track my progress. Do you have any advice on the best way to do this?

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