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What is EXERCISE?
EXERCISE
Refers to planned, structured, repetitive movement intended specifically to improve or maintain physical fitness
SELF-EVALUATION
I am Underweight/Overweight
I would usually feel muscle aches, back aches, head aches after accomplishing even simple tasks
Why EXERCISE?
Reduce your risk of heart disease, hypertension, stroke, and other vascular problems.
Burn Calories and lower risks of becoming overweight or developing Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and some cancers.
Help build bone mass, reducing chances of developing osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and low-back pain
Diminish anxiety and depression, control stress and minimize its negative effects on the body.
Regular exercise increases daily calorie expenditure reducing risks of weight gain.
TYPES OF EXERCISES
Flexibility Exercises
Aerobic Exercises
Anaerobic Exercises
20 min. a day, everyday 30 min. on 5 days a week 45 min. for 4 days an hour every other day
HOW?
Tell yourself youll feel better and more alert after working out
Put shoes and clothes for exercise in an obvious place the nigh before
Feel annoyed
Remind yourself of your program goals, and tell yourself that you can stick with your program
Stay out of kitchen/store unless you will be fixing or eating a planned meal/snack
Feel Hungry
Look at the picture of a healthy exercise that youve put on your wall to remind you of your goals.
Turn on radio instead; listen to music while you get ready for exercise.
Prepare healthy snacks and remove that bag of chips on your grocery list. Plan your time schedule wisely.
Feel guilty
Even if you have occassional lapses, dont beat yourself up. Think positively of how youll resume your program the next day
Put wallpapers/ notes or screensavers reminding you of your goals and plans
Manage your time wisely. Plan your schedule of activities; write it and post it in a place easily seen.
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Train the way you want your body to change Train regularly Start slowly, and get in shape gradually Warm up before exercise Cool Down after exercise Exercise safely Listen to your body and get adequate rest
Cycle the volume and intensity of your workouts Vary your activities Train with a partner Train your mind Fuel your activity appropriately Track your progress Have fun
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Conclusion
E.G.White Messages to young people p.240