Exercise a necessary habit

Posted on Sep 24th, 2009 | Comments (0)
Fitness Tips

First of all, exercise will only become a habit if it's fun! Pick something you will enjoy doing. Here are a few easy ways to incorporate exercise into your lifestyle as an essential habit:

Stick to a regular exercise time every day.
Sign a contract committing yourself to exercise.
Put "exercise appointments" on your calendar.
Keep a daily log or diary of your exercise activities.
Ask your doctor to write a prescription for your exercise program, such as what type of exercise to do, how often to exercise and for how long to exercise.
Think about joining a health club. The cost gives some people an incentive to exercise regularly.

Once you are on your way to making exercise a regular habit, then to check your progress ask yourself:

Can you walk a certain distance faster now than when you began exercising?
Is your heart rate slower now?
Can you exercise longer now?

The best exercise is the one that you will do on a regular basis. Walking is considered one of the best exercise choices because it's easy, safe and inexpensive.

Walking is an aerobic and weight-bearing exercise, so it is good for your heart and helps prevent osteoporosis. Cherry on top it is the best and the easiest way to make exercise a regular habit in your lifestyle.