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FITNESS GUIDE
FITNESS GUIDE
Fitness Guidelines
by Jay Blahnik
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Exercise and Health
It is not a secret that lack of exercise is increasingly becoming a major health
issue. Obesity is on the rise, and being overweight can contribute to an increased
risk in heart attack, diabetes, high blood pressure and other life threatening
illnesses.
Most people do not get enough activity during the day to make up for the time
they spend at their desks, driving their cars or sitting in front of their televisions.
We have learned that exercising is not simply something we must do to look
good and have a great body. Exercise is a requirement for health, and overall
wellness, not to mention it can help you feel great!
The good news is that we are seeing more and more research that indicates
we don’t have to work out intensely to see the benefi ts. Sure, it is great if you
can workout for thirty to forty minutes at a time, fi ve days a week. But it is not
essential. Shorter bouts of exercise can have a great effect (especially if you are
just starting out), and a little bit of exercise at a time is much better than none at
all.
And what is really exciting is that research indicates that whether you are young
or old, people who workout at light to moderate intensities may have an easier
time sticking to their exercise programs than those people who work out harder
and more often.
So, you do not need to be an athlete or a fi tness ”die-hard” to benefi t from
exercise… you just need to get started, work out at levels that are comfortable
and enjoyable to you and stick with it!
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Your New Home Fitness Program
There are many great reasons why home exercise equipment has increased in
popularity over the years, but topping the list is convenience. For any fi tness
program to be successful, it must be something you will stick to on a regular
basis. With home exercise equipment, you can roll out of bed, put on a pair
of sweats and start working out while the coffee is brewing. No getting in the
car and having to drive to the health club. No standing in line waiting for the
equipment to become available.
And there is the comfort and safety factor. Who wants to walk or run outside
when it is dark or is raining? Or try to ride a bike in the middle of heavy traffi c?
With your home exercise equipment, you can exercise in the comfort and
security of your air-conditioned home.
Privacy and cleanliness are also important. Now you can exercise without
feeling rushed or that anyone is looking at you (which is great if you are