EXERCISE - Finally Feel Good About Being Alive!
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You really don't need any equipment to start an exercise plan. All you need is motivation and to actually move. There are many varieties of exercise, but are based on one or more of the main ones - aerobics, strength building, and stretching. You need to include all of them to be really fit.
Aerobics basically are exercises designed to get your heart to pump faster. This is important for your overall cardiovascular health. When your blood is not circulating correctly, it tends to pool in your body too long which makes it inefficient in circulating oxygen/carbon dioxide in your blood as well as nutrients and fluid. When oxygen does not flow correctly through your blood stream, you tend to be more tired throughout the day. This increased blood flow also aids in digestion and processing your meals as well as burning calories.
Aerobics can be high impact such as TaeBo workouts or low impact such as walking. The key to a successful aerobic workout is to build up for about 10 minutes to a high point, maintain that high point for another 10 minutes, slowly work down for another 10 minutes and take another 10 minutes in a cool down routine. It is not helpful at all to dabble in aerobics and can be dangerous for some people which is why you should consult a doctor before trying a new exercise program. If you have been a couch potato for years, start with something simple like walking then work up to a high impact routine. If you aim too high in the beginning, you will almost always quit after a few days.
Strength building exercises are almost always about lifting weights or pressure resistance such as push ups or using machines such as BoFlex. These exercises not only help build up the muscle tissue by repetitive use, but are excellent in keeping your bones strong. Studies have shown that those who participate in regular strength building exercises tend to be less prone to breaking their hip bones when getting older.
When doing these types of exercises, it is very important not to overdo it. Do not try to lift as much as possible when starting out. Start small and work up. Remember that different weights and movements will create different results. Consult an expert to help you get the desired effect. If you are trying for bulk you have to do exercises which are different than those trying for a sleek figure. And if you are just looking for only building strength without bulk, you can have an even more laid back routine.
Stretch exercises include those warm ups you should always do before any exercise routine to yoga and isometrics. By doing warm up exercises you reduce the risk of injury to your body by starting out slowly and giving your internal signal that you need more oxygen and blood pumping.
Yoga and isometric exercises are very beneficial for those who are otherwise immobile or have not exercised in years. They are also a great way to unwind if you are especially tense.
All exercises do not really require expensive equipment or a series of video tapes and books, but can be greatly beneficial if you do use them. Books and video tapes have a great edge in showing you exactly how an exercise is to be done. Video tapes also have the added effect of motivation, it's easier to do when you see others in front of you doing it.
Exercise equipment is always there to remind you to exercise. Sometimes it helps to have a visual reminder to workout. If you have a big piece of exercise equipment staring you in the face, it will motivate you (if not now, later by the guilt factor) to use it.
Before any routine, see your doctor. Start slow and build up. Breath properly throughout your routine. Don't overdo it! Pace yourself. If you do it consistently, you will see some results within 2 weeks, no matter what exercise you do.
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