The Miracle Cure Is...

The Miracle Cure is EXERCISE!

Wait! Don’t delete me yet.

I know I heard some of you groan while others facetiously said, “Oh great.”

But remember the benefits from last month’s letter?

- Better sleep - Better sex - Weight management - Better brain function - Better coordination - Of course, you’ve all heard the internal health benefits to cholesterol, blood pressure, heart functioning, and the decreased risks of many cancers and diseases.

Even more interesting benefits:

- Right after a workout you appear more attractive to others.
- In fact, in the long-term you are better looking because it slows the aging process.
- A recent study showed it increases will power.
- Another study along those lines demonstrated that it helped smokers quit smoking.

And MOST IMPORTANTLY – Exercise is fun!!

(Did I lose the groaners again? Just kidding)

Ok, so I’ve talked you into it. Now what?

As some of you know, I am a Fitness Instructor. I have been teaching group exercise classes for 6 years.

Here’s where to start:

1. Make it FUN!

Write 3 exercise activities you enjoy doing on a piece of paper.
Examples: hiking, biking, walking, swimming, dancing, trampoline jumping, aerobics, playing sports, playing with your kids, window shopping.

2. Log your exercise in your calendar or journal.
Make sure your calendar or journal is something you look at almost every day.

3. Like Nike says, “JUST DO IT.”
To begin, be active at least 3 times per week for a ½ hour or more.

Other hints and tips:

- Talk to or see your Doctor. If you haven’t been exercising regularly or haven’t been to the doctor, make sure you are in good health before starting a regular exercise program.

- Get friends or family committed with you or for you. You are more likely to stick to it with the support and encouragement of your friends and family. And even more likely if you make commitments to exercise together.

As you’ve probably guessed, I love to exercise. At the end of each class I teach, I tell my students to thank themselves for being good to their bodies and for increasing the quality and length of their lives.

Don’t you want that too?

Love and light,
Cindy