Ten tips to improve your health, mental well-being and fitness through exercise
Today’s sedentary lifestyle has a negative effect on our state of mind and our cardiovascular health, but many people are exercise-averse. Start simply by standing up properly, then walk mindfully and follow these 10 steps to success
There are many reasons that people avoid exercise. Time is an obvious one. Our lives are already busy – who has time to work out? Money is another common excuse. Gym memberships and equipment can get pricey.
People often wonder what type of exercise they should do. There are many different forms and so much confusing information that it can be unclear what’s best. People also worry that they’ll get injured. Exercise can be fun until you get hurt, so it may seem easier to just avoid it. Many also wonder what the point of putting forth all that effort is. Although some crave that adrenaline rush, others don’t understand what the fuss is all about.
Why physically and mentally endure exercise?
Although there may be logical reasons to avoid exercise, it’s not a justifiable option. Most of us don’t move enough, and it’s affecting our health. We live in a sedentary culture and must incorporate more movement into our daily routines. Regular activity can have a positive effect on our weight, mood, cardiovascular health, blood pressure, stress management and blood-sugar levels.
What many forget is that there is a form of exercise that bypasses most of the excuses above: steps. Adding steps into your daily routine can make a big difference.