Category: General | Posted: 10-28-10 | 1 Comment »
Today’s guest post is from Haylee Taylor. This post covers some simple ideas for getting some exercise and staying fit. Enjoy!
Magic pills, eccentric diets of maple syrup; some people will do anything to lose weight. Whilst losing a few pounds might be a healthy decision for some people, others just want to find healthy ways to get fit. The key to a healthy heart is eating right, being more active, and cutting out harmful habits such as smoking (1).
Keep in mind that you should always check with your GP before starting a new exercise programme, as they will be able to advise you on where to begin (2). Once you’ve got the go-ahead, why not try one of the following fun and healthy ways to get fit?
The gym
Whilst the gym can seem like a daunting place to start your fitness regime, you are likely to find other people in your position there too who you can associate with. You can also make use of the knowledge of a personal trainer; someone who is likely to know about supplements such as whey protein and creatine, and exercises that can be matched to your needs.
Walking
Whether you live in the city or out in the sticks, walking is a great way to get daily exercise (3). This can be as simple as running around the shops, or as tough as scaling a mountain after your breakfast. Not only are you getting your muscles moving, but you are also engaging in aerobic exercise. Once you get the hang of pounding the pavements, you might find that you can do a few more steps than before.
Skipping
Jumping rope is not just for the kids anymore. We can get in on the twisty action for an excellent cardiovascular workout. Guides are available which can help you to choose the correct skipping rope for your size; after all, you wouldn’t want to keep hitting your head or feet with a too-small rope (4). You never know, you may end up being able to perform cross-over and double-under moves in time!
Footnotes:
1 Food Standards Agency. (2010). Healthy heart. http://www.eatwell.gov.uk/healthissues/healthyheart/