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Start the New Year in a Healthy Way!

Getting in shape is easier than you think! Just start slowly by adding some physical activities that you enjoy into your daily routine, and slowly work your way up to one hour of activity everyday.

Choose a variety of activities from these three groups:

ENDURANCE (4 to 7x a week) – continuous activities for your heart, lungs, and circulatory system.

Walking
Swimming
Skating
Cycling
Soccer

FLEXIBILITY (4 to 7x a week) – gentle reaching, bending and stretching activities to keep your muscles relaxed and joints mobile.

Yard work (raking/shoveling)
Yoga/T’ai Chi
Dancing
Stretching exercises
Gymnastics

STRENGTH (2 to 4x a week) – activities against resistance to strengthen muscles and bones and improve posture.

Lifting children
Carrying groceries
Rock wall climbing
Resistance/weight training
Sit ups/push ups

Here are some other ideas:

Throw on a fun upbeat CD or turn on the radio and dance
Take a walk and/or bike ride after supper and make it an adventure
Attend community events and fairs that offer physical activity opportunities
Join a sports league
Organize a neighborhood game of football/basketball
Participate in a community charity walk/run/bike
Take advantage of local parks and community recreation and sports facilities
Use body pwered tools such as lawn mowers, rakes and shovels
Go for a short, but brisk walk at lunch
Leave your car at home for short trips

Keep sport and physical activity fun!

(always consult your health professional before starting an exercise program)

Jay Raymundo

NRG Fitness Inc.

Start the New Year in a Healthy Way!

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