Let’s get moving

Couple exercising in the park and looking energetic

Proven Benefits of Exercise

  1. Weight Management
  2. Improves Blood Pressure
  3. Increases Energy/Stamina
  4. Staves Off Diabetes
  5. Lowers cholesterol moderate exercise yields big benefits (MayoClinic,2008)

Lesser Known Benefits

  • Increases Metabolism
  • Better Memory Function
  • Decreases Cancer Cell Growth Health benefits of exercise — more than meets the eye! (Febrario, 2016)

 

Tips for Maintaining Exercise Wellness

Start Slow. There is no need to burn yourself out on your first workout. All you need to reap several of the benefits of exercise is a 30 min moderate intensity exercise per day (MayoClinic, 2008).

Stay Consistent. Schedule a time to exercise everyday. Research has shown that one of the keys to staying in shape is to stay consistent (MayoClinic, 2008). Everyone misses a day now and then but don’t be discouraged. Every workout counts and the more consistent you are, the better your results will be.

Have FUN!! Play a sport, exercise with others, listen to a new album or podcast, try yoga or boxing…This list goes on! There are so many ways to make exercise enjoyable and exciting. The best part is, the more you enjoy it, the easier it is to make it a part of your daily routine.

 

Consult with your Primary Care Physician before engaging in an exercise program.

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