ENDORPHIN JUNKIE - EXERCISE THREAD

EndorphineJunkie
on 10/27/08 7:54 am - Sweat City, CA

USE SHORTER WORKOUTS TO BUILD CONSISTENCY-

Most experts recommend that you exercise up to 90 minutes most days of the week, emphasizing that you gradually work your way up to that duration. However, a recent study conducted at Boston Sports Clubs found that participants who exercised for 20-30 minutes did so more consistently than those involved in 45-60 minute workout sessions. This study shows that you’re more likely to stick to a shorter duration workout than a longer one. 

If you’re having trouble staying consistent with exercise, try a shorter workout session. Tell yourself that you’ll exercise for 10 or 15 minutes, and follow through with it. Of course 10 minutes of exercise is better than totally skipping a workout. But, once you’ve hit that small goal (whether it’s 5, 10, or 20 minutes), ask yourself if you could keep going. You may find that planning on a short workout is enough to get you to the gym, and once you’re there, you can do a lot more than you thought.

SO HAVE YOU MOVED TODAY???
Set your Goals high, and don't stop till you get there. ~Bo Jackson~
(deactivated member)
on 10/27/08 8:06 am - Livermore, CA
I was finally able to excersize again!!!  I packed up my doggie and went on a bike ride!!  My ankle is still sore and stiff.. but it didn't hurt while riding!  I was sooooooo excited!

It's been really hard for me,  I broke my ankle over a year ago... and it's still not healed...  so I've REALLY had to watch my diet..

But now, I intend on riding my bike much more!!  yay!

Renee*

(deactivated member)
on 10/27/08 8:49 am - Agoura Hills, CA
Waht a great picture of you and your little man-
Spikey! Is he going to get a helmet?? Anyway, glad you were able to bike wthout any pains!!!!!
(deactivated member)
on 10/27/08 11:05 am - Livermore, CA
Thanks LeeAnn!

Spikey's ears are too big to fit in a helmet!!  heheehe  But we mainly stick to bike trails and and parks! 

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