Simple Fitness
Posted by SeekingSimplicity on April 15, 2010.Who doesn’t want to be fit? How many New Year’s resolutions revolve around getting fit? How many people really follow through with this goal?
Exercise. For many people this is an ugly word, but it doesn’t have to be. Find something that is fun and start there. A simple fitness routine requires little or no equipment and can be done anytime and anywhere. Too many people get hung up on starting complex routines and buying expensive gizmos.
Jumping out of the gate doing hours of tough workouts will just lead to burnout or even worse injury. Start out gently!
Fitness is based on three key elements:
Cardiovascular Health
Go for a walk most days. It might not seem like much, but a thirty minute walk five days a week is already more exercise than most people do! Walking is easy, requires no equipment and is very safe. Walking is a natural and gentle entry into exercise. This habit can become a gateway into running. Spending time outdoors is a wonderful way to stay healthy!
Strength
A very simple routine of pushups, squats, and crunches can be done with no equipment at all. For motivation there are iPhone apps for Hundred PushUps, Two Hundred Squats, and Two Hundred Situps (Crunches), but they are not necessary. These three exercises will hit virtually every muscle group.
Flexibility
Finally, flexibility is the third key component to being fit. A simple stretching routine after walking, running or resistance training is all that is needed. Yoga is great for stretching and can have some elements of cardio and resistance training.
Fitness is about living life to its fullest while maintaining good health. The time invested in a simple fitness program will pay huge dividends.
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