5 Ways to Make Exercising More Fun
From today's Indianapolis Star comes a list of five wasy to make exercising more fun, prepared by Barb Berggoetz. Here it is:
1. Write down reasons to stay in shape. Every time motivation lags, read over the list.
2. Reward Yourself. Make rewards correspond to the size of the goal.
3. Put Variety Into Your Workout. Include cardivascular exercise, strength-training, and flexibility. Mix in workouts with friends, nature walks, and dance classes.
4. Chart Your Progress. Use a calorie-counter or heartrate monitor to measure how hard you work. You may want to log your workouts.
5. Use Visualization. Think about your body getting smaller; picture what motivates you.
These are tips RTs can use for themselves or pass along to clients who are beginning exercise programs.
1. Write down reasons to stay in shape. Every time motivation lags, read over the list.
2. Reward Yourself. Make rewards correspond to the size of the goal.
3. Put Variety Into Your Workout. Include cardivascular exercise, strength-training, and flexibility. Mix in workouts with friends, nature walks, and dance classes.
4. Chart Your Progress. Use a calorie-counter or heartrate monitor to measure how hard you work. You may want to log your workouts.
5. Use Visualization. Think about your body getting smaller; picture what motivates you.
These are tips RTs can use for themselves or pass along to clients who are beginning exercise programs.
posted by Hoosier RT | 11:14 AM
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