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Pep Up Your Exercise Program
Regular exercise can sometimes fall to
the bottom of the to-do list. You may get
bored or discouraged or you may feel like
you’re too busy to fit it in. What do experts
suggest?
IF YOU’RE BORED
- Add variety to your routine. Do some
strength training, some aerobics and some
flexibility exercises.
- Watch TV, read or listen to music while
exercising.
- Take your walks someplace interesting
— such as the zoo.
IF YOU’RE DISCOURAGED
- Join an active group of bicyclists or mall
walkers.
- In addition to long-term goals, set
realistic short-term goals. For example,
try adding a minute to your routine every
day for two weeks.
- Reward yourself for sticking to your
exercise program. Splurge on a massage
or treat yourself to some low-fat frozen
yogurt.
IF YOU’RE REALLY BUSY
- Instead of exercising for 30 uninterrupted
minutes a day, go for 30 accumulated
minutes. Try exercising for 10 minutes in
the morning, afternoon and evening.
- Schedule exercise appointments on
your calendar, and treat them as a priority.
After all, what’s more important than your
health and well-being?
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