subject: Your Exercise Attitude - Positive Or Negative? [print this page] We are always trying to pack more into our day and most times proper exercise gets left out because it takes up too much time. As a result our strength levels decline along with out fitness level, our waistlines increase and we set ourselves up for a variety of health problems down the road somewhere.Our modern day lives are indeed busy as demands and expectations have increased as technology has speeded up our world. With these extra loads we need to be aware that our own self care is vital to our survival in such a fast paced environment.Just like any piece of equipment that needs to be reliable and not break down we need some down time too. We need to recalibrate our brain and give it time to do the filing otherwise it ends up like a desk piled up with unattended paperwork. Our body and soul needs nature's chemicals that are only released during vigorous movement or activity. They wash through us like medicine, calming, soothing and cleansing us both in body and mind of all the 'junk' that comes our way in the course of living a busy life. If this 'junk' is not cleared away stress levels climb and affect every part of our being. Not only our physical being but our mental and emotional wellness as well. Stress is responsible for a large percentage of disease everywhere around us and if you think you can get away with managing it without exercise you are in for a rocky road.Using the 'not enough time' excuse is pretty flimsy, there is no excuse unless you happen to be paralyzed from the neck down. So the next time you think about getting started on your proper exercise program do not ask "Who has time", instead ask yourself the questions "Who does not want to look and feel better?" Or "If I don't take care of myself who else is going too?" After all plenty of people way busier than you make the time to exercise a couple of times each week.There is little difference in people all over the world, but that little difference does make a really big difference when it comes to self help care. Because that little difference is all about attitude and the really big difference is whether it is negative or positive.But if your attitude towards exercise is bad, are you willing to change it?If your attitude is positive you will enjoy your time out for your exercise program and its priority gets pushed up to very near the top of the totem pole of priorities - right up there alongside family, work and friends. After all what use can you be to these other priorities if you do not have your health?We each have the same amount of time in each day. If you have packed yours full of stuff and have left no time for something as important as exercise you will need to let go of projects or people that do not serve you well.Every minute we have to devote to exercise time should be strength training exercise as it will give you the most 'bang for your buck'. It is a multi purpose solution because it has benefits to all areas of your health muscle and bone strength, weight loss, flexibility, heart health and just 2-3 sessions each week will guard against the number one bio-marker of the aging process - loss of muscle tissue.Energy is the source of all life and proper exercise will supply you with plenty of energy to make the most out of your life. We each have the opportunity to create this life energy that is available, and all it takes to grab our share is a positive attitude and an action plan.
