Exercise. You know you should do it, but you get stuck trying to decide if you should join a gym, try a yoga class, or start lifting weights. Then somehow, despite your best intentions, you end up doing nothing.
You’re not alone. We all struggle with the same issue — how to get started! To get you off the couch, Harvard Medical School experts created Starting to Exercise.
This new report brings you the easiest ways to get moving, including:
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A quick and easy cardio routine |
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Strength training workouts that help you maintain or improve your ability to do everything from carrying groceries to climbing the stairs |
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A balance routine to help reduce risk for falls |
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3 walking workouts — including one that tones your upper body while you walk |
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Stretches that help improve flexibility |
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7 tips to make exercise easier if you have arthritis |
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A special bonus section, "Keys to staying motivated," that will help you stick with your new exercise routine |
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And more! |
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Photos and tips show you the right way to do each move and give you options to help you customize the move to your fitness level. |
You’ll get lots of information on how exercise can improve your health, like:
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Why experts say you should NOT stretch before exercising |
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How to tell the right pace for your exercise program |
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Best ways to avoid injuries when you’re working out |
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How to breathe properly when you exercise so you don’t raise your blood pressure to dangerous levels |
Research shows that just a half-hour of moderately intense exercise a day can improve your health and extend your life.
Don’t miss out.