Most of us know the danger of eating too much food and not getting enough exercise to build muscle or work your cardiovascular system. However, knowing it and doing it are two different things. Faced with air brushed models and a society obsessed with being thin, people either get highly motivated to achieve results or are overwhelmed with the changes they need to make and begin to gain even more weight.
But, there is a lazy man’s way of weight loss and getting exercise. The recommendations for physical activity have been revised so that it is more within the realm of possibility for people who struggle with their weight or struggle with time management. By adopting these principles, making them work for you and being persistent you can enjoy a slimmer and healthier body.
If you haven’t had any exercise or next to no activity, then any activity will benefit your health. You should gradually work up to exercising 4 times a week for at least 30 minutes. You can break those 30 minutes up into 10 minute increments, as long as your heart rate reaches 60 to 80 percent of your maximum heart rate.
As well as those 30 minutes 4 times a week, you should also be getting up and out of your chair 3-4 times per hour, especially if you work at a computer all day. Set a timer on your desk top for every 15 to 20 minutes and get up to stretch, do a couple jumping jacks or go to the water cooler. This helps to keep your heart pumping, you metabolism running and your productivity and creativity high.
Resources:
Fitness: A Lazy Man’s Guide to Fitness
http://www.fitness.com/articles/496/a_lazy_man_s_guide_to_fitness.php
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