Are you searching for the perfect exercise program to fuel your weight loss?

Through the years I have tried just about every type of exercise and exercise equipment on the market and one thing I finally realized is that there is no particular exercise or piece of equipment that will magically make you fit. The real “key” to successfully getting fit and staying fit is to get your body moving. 

The bottom line is that it’s not about whether you do pushups, use dumbbells, or a special exercise machine, it’s all about moving your body.

So whatever your fitness level is today, start moving your body. Walk around the house if that’s all you can do, but start moving.

Here’s some simple things you can start doing today to jump start your exercise program.

• Take the stairs instead of the escalator
• Park farther away from the entrance when you go to work or the mall
• Take a walk at lunch
• Sit on an exercise ball when watching T.V. (this may sound strange, but it will burn calories and strengthen your core).

Although there are no magic exercise programs, I have discovered that creating new exercise habits are only formed through routines – creating new routines are best developed when following a specific step by step program that is pre-defined for you. For example, you can start by creating a new habit by simply walking everyday after lunch.

And as always, if you need help in developing an exercise program that is custom to your fitness level, feel free to contact me.

My Contact information for Assistance with Personal Training

Phone: (866) 385-9685

Email: epetty[at]keywebenterprises.com

I welcome your comments, suggestions, and questions so go ahead and leave your comments –I’d love to hear from you. Also, if you’d like for me to cover a topic in more detail or cover a topic that I have not talked about yet, just let me know.

It’s importance for you to know that this blog was created for you.  The goal is to build a community of people helping people. So if you would like to share your knowledge on a health and fitness related topic, just leave your comments. 

Be Organic God’s Way!

Edwin

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One of the fatal mistakes that many people make when they’re deciding to get into shape is to tackle the entire concept of “fitness” at one time.  Incorporating fitness into your life takes time and won’t happen overnight. Your body, mind, and spirit need time to adjust to the many changes that will be happening as you start to add exercise to your daily routine.  If you tackle getting into shape in small incremental steps, you will be less likely to become overwhelmed and quit.

Many people have the wrong concept of exercise. They think getting fit means spending an hour everyday on a treadmill or lifting weights like Arnold Schwarzenegger. That couldn’t be further from the truth. You can actually become healthy and fit in less than 20 minutes a day.

The first thing that you need to do is start moving …

If you haven’t been active in a while you’ll want to start by adding walking to your day.  You can start with as little as 12 minutes per day. Interval training is especially effective even in just 12 to 20 minutes per day. For example, you can walk at a fast pace for 1 minute and then recover by walking at a slower pace for 1 minute. Repeat for 12 minutes to 20 minutes.

The most effective way to achieve maximal results from your interval training is to monitor the intensity of your workouts. In other words, you need to monitor your heart rate. 

Monitoring your heart rate …

The first thing you need to do is to calculate your estimated maximum heart rate. You can easily do this by subtracting your age from 220. For example, if you are 48 years old, you would subtract 48 from 220 to get 172.

The next step is to calculate your exertion range. Since your exertion range should be between 60% – 80% of your maximum heart rate, you would multiply 172 by .60 and .80 to get a range of 103 – 137 respectively.

In the above example, you would try to stay in the range of 103 – 137 during the exertion phases of your interval training. The best way to monitor your heart rate and ensure that you are staying in your 60% – 80% range during exercise is to wear a heart rate monitor. And as always, I recommend that you see your doctor for clearance before starting any new exercise program.

If you do this consistently everyday, you will quickly see a difference in your fitness level. After you’ve become fit, you will want to begin to incorporate other types of exercises, such as core strength and stability, and balance exercises.

After a couple months of taking the above small steps towards fitness you’ll start to see a significant change in your fitness level.  You’ll find that you feel better, have more energy, are sleeping more soundly, and feel better about yourself.

Action Steps for Today …

Get started moving today. If you haven’t exercised in while, just start walking. For the first couple of weeks stick to the same walking routine so that you get used to some type of fitness.  This way you won’t injure yourself by attempting to do more than your body is ready for.

If you’re already fit, you can start with interval training right away. Remember, the key is to start at an intensity level that is right for you. And then gradually build up to more intensity as you become more fit.

In addition to your daily exercise routine, try to find other ways to get moving. Take the stairs instead of the elevator; park your car around the corner from your destination and walk a block or two; or leave your car at home whenever you can.  Your goal for fitness is to get moving and to keep moving.

My Contact information for Assistance with Personal Training

Phone: (866) 385-9685

Email: epetty[at]keywebenterprises.com

I welcome your comments, suggestions, and questions so go ahead and leave your comments –I’d love to hear from you. Also, if you’d like for me to cover a topic in more detail or cover a topic that I have not talked about yet, just let me know.

It’s importance for you to know that this blog was created for you.  The goal is to build a community of people helping people. So if you would like to share your knowledge on a health and fitness related topic, just leave your comments. 

Be Organic God’s Way!

Edwin

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