What If You Have Never Exercised Before

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Author: Dr.Bill Stillwell

The question is: What if I have never exercised before? If you have never worked out before, know little about exercise, or have become extremely deconditioned over the years, I suggest you start slowly...and gradually build up your exercise program over time as your endurance, strength, recovery and comfort levels improve. Here are a few easy to follow suggestions, to get you started. These things will get you going, regardless of how out of shape you perceive yourself to be.

Walk more.

A good way to get your body moving is to make an effort to walk more. That might include something as simple as parking your car farther away from your destination, when you run errands, or go the supermarket. Once you feel ready, begin taking longer walks, of ten to fifteen minutes. Build up your time gradually, as your endurance increases. You can walk on a treadmill at the gym, a track at your local school, outside in a beautiful setting, at your local mall, or even in a large warehouse store, like Costco (when it rains).

Focus on your posture.

Like drinking enough water, correct posture is one of those magical tools that promotes weight loss. Most of us spend a great deal of time at a desk, or in front of a computer all day. When sitting, always keep your legs uncrossed, feet flat on the floor, shoulders back, and head in an upright position. When you sit in this stable position while working, you will actually burn more calories.

Learn to breathe.

Don't sit hunched over at your desk, or in front of the television set. Sit upright, so that you can take good, deep, consistent breaths, filling up your chest cavity. Make sure you breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth.

Moving oxygen in and out of your system, with proper breathing, will improve your utilization of calories, helping you create a more efficient metabolism.Keep a record of your daily activities, and give yourself credit for everything that you accomplish. You don't have to exercise every day, but I've found that once people really get started, they actually want to.