The benefits of exercise for baby boomers are well documented: preventing and treating high blood pressure, helping counter many health problems, including heart disease , depression , diabetes , osteoporosis , fibromyalgia , and stress. Exercise is also a main component of a weight maintenancce program (trying not to gain, that is!).
The below tips will help you jump start a fitness program and the next two Boom Tips will help you establish an exercise routine and keep your program “fresh.”
Jump Start your Fitness Program with these tips from boomertowne.com:
1. Start slowly. Since any exercise is better than no exercise, it doesn’t matter how small your first steps are. For example, two five-minute walks a week may be all you feel comfortable with at first.
2. Read success stories. Feed your need for inspiration by seeing how regular exercise truly changes lives.
3. Set specific, realistic goals.
4. Give yourself the time. Make “exercise” an entry on your daily “to do” list.
5. Don’t expect to be perfect. Try not to punish yourself for missing a day’s routine.
6. Shop for toys. Find a fun new piece of exercise equipment, such as a heart-rate monitor or pedometer , to help inspire your workout.
7. Get support. Supportive, non-judgmental family members, friends, and coworkers can be powerful, creative allies in your quest for fitness and better health.
Now get out of that chair and go for a walk. You can do it!
Have a great weekend,
Joe Freudenthal
Senior Living Specialist
Vintage Senior Living
St. Joseph, MO
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