subject: Learning To Enjoy Fitness Activities [print this page] It is no secret that you need exercise to stay healthy. It is not only essentials for heart health, but your muscles need and so does your brain. It has been shown that people who exercise live longer and have a better quality of life. Energy levels are higher among people that exercise and more balance exists in the lives of people that exercise regularly. If you are looking for a way to add physical activity to your schedule there are numerous options for accomplishing this task.
Walking is the easiest way to get started if you are looking for convenience. All you need is a comfortable pair of walking shoes and a safe place to walk. This can be a treadmill, an indoor track or a park just to name a few. There are walking clubs in many towns if you enjoy companionship when you walk. There is a lot of community when it comes to walking and running. A twenty minute walk three times a week is a great start. You can increase both the number of walks per week and the length of your walk as your tolerance for physical activity increases.
Bike riding is another way that many people choose to begin a workout program. Most people learned to ride a bike as a child and they say you never forget how to ride. Bike riding has grown in popularity with the emergence of spinning. This is a type of bike riding that is done on a stationary bike specially designed for high intensity bike riding. This activity can be a leisurely ride through the park or a ride on a stationary recumbent bike while reading a book.
Swimming is another activity that makes for a great high calorie aerobic workout. You can swim laps, tread water or take a water aerobics class or all of the previously listed. Swimming is a good activity for individuals that are obese or suffer from arthritis. It is a joint friendly workout that can be a lot of fun. Many health clubs will let you pay per class for water exercise programs.
Don't overdo it when you first get started. Rest when you need to and start again as your body allows, if you are taking an hour long class. Increase your time and intensity over time. The best suggestion is to select an activity so that you will stick with it and don't be afraid to try new things.
