| When it comes to exercising past the ages of 50 or | | | | accomplish the rest of your daily tasks with renewed |
| 60, many people look at gyms, yoga studios, and | | | | energy. |
| health clubs with trepidation. Often, this reaction is a | | | | Many of these videos will offer beginner, intermediate |
| result of fear; fear of looking out of place, not knowing | | | | and advanced programs to allow for steady progress |
| what to do or how to do it; price can also be a major | | | | to greater fitness. |
| consideration. | | | | To get started: |
| Unfortunately, this seems to be the time when many | | | | · Check with your physician before beginning |
| people seeking to improve their physical conditioning | | | | any exercise program. |
| say the heck with it and just take a nap or watch a | | | | · Start out slowly at a pace you can repeat |
| movie and eat another cookie. | | | | several days a week. |
| Years ago, the options for these same somewhat | | | | · Steadily increase your participation from one |
| determined would-be-over 50 exercisers were to | | | | or two days a week, to three and ultimately four. |
| workout at home. They would buy magazines on: | | | | Resting in-between workout days. |
| physical fitness, books on aerobics, calorie counting, | | | | · If something hurts, either don't do it or do it |
| muscle building, running or yoga; then came exercise | | | | slower, or easier and allow your body to become |
| videos. | | | | accustomed to the new demands you're placing on it. |
| Today, there are daily fitness programs on cable. | | | | · Drink enough of water to replace what you |
| These programs cover the gamut of yoga, chair | | | | lose sweating and to flush-out toxins. This is a |
| exercises, aerobics, aerobics with weights, and Pilates. | | | | wonderful way to detoxify the body, burn calories and |
| The problem is you have to be ready to workout | | | | gain strength and energy all at the same time. |
| when the TV program airs, which may or may not fit | | | | · Eat a sensible diet, reducing calories and you |
| your schedule. | | | | will see quick results. |
| Deciding what type of exercise program is right for | | | | Re-evaluate your progress every 30 days so you |
| you is often a daunting task for the un-initiated as well. | | | | don't settle into a comfortable routine; the body needs |
| For those who are too over-weight and out-of-shape | | | | to be challenged to improve. |
| to begin with, running is probably out of the question. | | | | Once you can complete an exercise program with |
| Bicycling may be difficult as well. | | | | ease, celebrate your accomplishment and move up to |
| One smart alternative to get started is to purchase a | | | | the next level. This could include: standing or step |
| generic, aerobic chair or seated exercise video. This | | | | aerobics, cycling, swimming, jogging, weight lifting, etc. |
| will allow the newbie to break-in slowly, stay motivated, | | | | The most important things are: to start, be kind with |
| and progress at their own speed. | | | | yourself, if you find the exercises difficult to perform, |
| Seated exercises are a great way to add aerobic | | | | don't be discouraged, be encouraged and proud that |
| conditioning to your daily routine, avoid damage to any | | | | your have taken the first step at improving your life. Be |
| joints, increase your metabolism to lose weight and | | | | persistent, consistent and brave. |