Exercise helps us feel better and the effects can be felt immediately but it is most effective when done consistently and in reasonable doses; kinda like vitamins. You wouldn’t take a handful of vitamins every week or so and expect any long-term benefits.
If you’re new to an exercise routine, start small and slowly build up your capacity.
Ten minutes is a great place to start.
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Then slowly add duration, variety, reps, and intensity by about 10% each week.
Consistency is the key, set a schedule and stick to it the best you can. This is critical for the first few weeks. The more you move, the more you’ll be motivated to move. Just don’t over do it and get sore and discouraged.
Eventually, you’ll work up to 150 Mins per week, which is the minimum amount recommended for physical and mental health. After each workout ask yourself how you are feeling, maybe even keep a log.
Remember that exercise is a better preventative than cure! Starting and sticking with a simple exercise routine is a great way to avoid those dreaded winter blues. Yes, it’s cold outside but you can bundle up and go out for a lovely snow-globe walk/run and/or stay inside and get a great workout. There are so many bodyweight routines on youtube.
OK, no excuses, let’s do this! Your well-being is worth the investment. For just 10 minutes a day, you can start building a brand new YOU!
