Is Exercise "Not For You"?

The simple thought of exercise can conjure up many negative thoughts and feelings for many people. This can be for a variety of reasons: you haven’t exercised in years and you don’t think you could possibly start up again, you’ve had an injury or surgery and you feel limited in what you could do, you’re intimidated by gyms and fitness centers, you had a bad experience with exercise in the past and you’ve resigned yourself to never try again, you’re scared, or maybe you just really never think about it! Whatever your reasons, there are many people who feel that exercise just isn’t for them. I’m here to ask you to give it another chance. Do something good for yourself and just get moving again. Here are 6 ways to begin, no matter where you may be starting.

·      March your legs while sitting in your chair or while standing

·      Stand up and sit down 10 times

·      Walk up and down the stairs in your home

·      Shoulder Circles: Sit or stand with good posture. Rotate your shoulders forward and backward. 

·      Do Abdominal exercises in your chair: Sit on the edge of your chair.  Maintaining       good posture, lean backward and try to touch your shoulders to the back of the chair. Return to upright position.

·      Stand behind a chair and rise up and down on your toes

Our bodies are meant to MOVE! Use the muscles you already have and start making them stronger. Every little bit helps. Start by doing a little and build to doing a little more each week. Your body will thank you!