The best way to feel healthy and energetic all the time is with regular exercise. Why exercise? It makes you feel good, promotes good health, helps weight loss and reduces the risk of developing life threatening diseases.
“No pain no gain” is old news — it honestly doesn’t have to hurt.
Cleaning away calories
You don’t have to join a gym, exercise club or sign up for a marathon to get more active. A lot can be burnt just doing the household chores. Vacuuming burns between 75 and 125 calories in 30 minutes depending on how vigorous you are. There’s also many other ways you can keep active around the house, we’ve pulled together a few ideas.
The first steps
Getting started means making just a few small changes to your daily routine which, when added together, start to have a positive effect on your health, looks and also the way you feel. There are a lot of ways to make it fun rather than a chore so it shouldn’t be a problem.
Making it fun
Let’s face it; if we don’t enjoy something the chances of doing it regularly are slim. The bottom line is if you can find some fun ways to be more active, you’re more likely to do them. We’ve tried to get something for everyone so you can get the whole family involved.
Getting serious
With all our exercise ideas you’re bound to find one you love. Join a local club, get a regular class at your gym or even get a group together to train yourself. Make a commitment; it can still be fun.
Take a walk at lunchtime to clear your head and set you up for the afternoon.
Exercising releases chemicals in the brain called seratonins that can reduce anxiety, stress and depression.