Why Do I Have To Exercise?
Adding a fitness regimen in your daily routine is a great way to improve your overall physical health. Here are some things to consider in developing your fitness plan.
Determine Your Fitness Level. Which of these categories do you fit into? Are you just starting to exercise? Are you usually a sedentary person? Or have you exercised in the past or present?
Limitations. Do you have a bad knee, shoulder, etc.? Have you had any kind of orthopedic surgery such as back surgery, knee repair or replacement, hip issues or replacement? You get the idea. The limitation does have a bearing on the type of exercise you can do.
Workout type. Did you use to be a runner or a jogger? Do you like aerobic exercise? Or dancing – belly dancing, Zumba, ballet, Hip Hop? What about the treadmill, spin bike, rowing? Are weights your thing? Or are you more of a quiet, less is better type of person? Consider Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi.
As you can see there are many things to consider before embarking on an exercise routine. There are many questions for you to ponder in rating yourself. The great thing about this is that you are not obligated to remain with any one exercise. You will find out that as you start an activity, you will find yourself getting stronger and then ready to start a new activity that will challenge you and cause you to get even stronger.
There are multiple benefits to doing regular exercise.
· Regular exercise forces you out of the sedentary position. You got to get up to do them unless you are doing the chair exercises. The chair exercises are for people with some decreased abilities to stand and move.
· Balance is improved. People who exercise regularly are less prone to fall injuries such as broken hips and other joints. You are able to stop the fall or correct the balance and there is less occurrence of shuffling of the feet.
· Improved flexibility. Exercise increases flexibility and increases active range of motion. You can stand from sitting position without props or support. You are also able to bend down to pick up a fallen object on the floor.
· Improved body function. You may have fewer problems with constipation or other digestive issues. Movement and exercise also affect the internal organs.
· Improved bone health. Weight-bearing activities increase or improve bone density. There is less risk of compression or spontaneous fractures if regular exercise is done.
· Improve overall health. People who exercise regularly generally have lower blood pressure, better cholesterol, lower blood sugar, improved heart function and improved breathing.
· Improved sleep quality. A good exercise program promotes better rest and improved quality of sleep.
So after going through this mini – self-evaluation you may ask what is the best exercise program for me. The answer is whatever routine you can stick to. The most successful exercise program is one that you can do consistently. But the first step is to get started. If you don’t like or can’t do the first choice, do the modified version. If you still don’t like it. Go to a different program. The most important thing for you to do is to get started.
