Negatives and Positives of Exercise

Exercise can sometimes be looked at in a negative way. Past physical or athletic experiences may have help shaped this false outlook. Such as being punished with exercise or chosen last in a pick up game. Also being ridiculed or feeling embarrassed because of poor skill. It is no wonder so many people will not participate in sports or exercise. Who wants to do something that is associated with pain, punishment, or embarrassment? Obviously, not all people can excel in athletics, and it is easier for exercise to seem more like work rather then fun. There are plenty of ways to take this negative idea and put in back into a positive light. For example, work out with friends. They can help keep your mind focused on other things making your work out less tedious and more enjoyable. Also, set goals and strive to achieve them. That feeling of accomplishment is guaranteed to put a smile on your face, and reaching your goals will not only make you feel great but look great! Then, reward your self for all your hard work. Remember to take baby steps, and not to be too hard on yourself. There are plenty of unconventional ways to get active so take the time to research things that you enjoy doing. Try to work those things into your exercise routine in order to mix things up and help prevent you from becoming bored. If you can get yourself past the hurdle of starting an exercise regime and sticking to it long enough to realize the benefits, you have succeeded at something crucial to the quality and longevity of your life.

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OBESITY IN AMERICA

Without exercise, people develop diseases such as obesity, every day. If you do not start to develop an exercise regimen, there is a great chance that you might be one of those people, sometime in the near future. If you begin to exercise, you will greatly reduce your risk of becoming sick. Losing weight isn’t all about dieting; in fact dieting is bad for you. Exercise is great way to burn calories, as well as relieving stress and tension that you might have. You may not be motivated to exercise, so here are six easy ways to slip exercise into your everyday routine. The first thing you should do is take the stairs during your daily routine. Whenever you might find yourself going to use an elevator or escalator whether you are at work or the mall, use the stairs. It is easy to go up or down a level with nothing but a minimal amount of effort and your own two feet. A second way to incorporate exercise into your life is to exercise during commercial breaks. Many of you watch television on a daily basis. While you are in front of the television and a commercial comes on, stand up for a quick exercise session. You may decide to do some cardio, or a few stretches. Anything you do to increase your heart rate will help you. Number three, turn your morning commute to exercise. Depending on how far you work or your errand is, walk or ride a bike. Even try swapping your car for a form of public transportation. You will find yourself walking and moving more than if you drove your car to work every day. A fourth idea is to exercise while you are on the phone, take a walk around your backyard, or around the block. This will easily burn calories and you won’t even realize you are doing it! Number five, exercise while you are parking. Shopping at a mall is exercise enough, but if you are going somewhere, park you’re car a little further than usual. This will allow you to walk a little further and burn more calories. Last but not least, dance! While getting ready to start your day, dance your way through it. You don’t have to worry about looking silly, because you are in the privacy of your own home. You will start your day in a great mood, and this will certainly get your blood pumping.

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Mens Health

http://www.menshealth.com/ is a great site for men to build a diet and workout regiment that is fun and easy to follow.

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Gym Culture

The culture of gyms have evolved over the past decade, they have gone from dreary and basic, to being upscale and savvy. They are now seen as a experience rather then a daily chore, and it has helped to get people out of the house and into the gym.

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Losing weight according to credible sources!

http://www.nflrush.com/ Is a website that promotes active lifestyles for kids. It pushes kids to get out of the house for sixty minutes a day, it has effective commercials and has enlisted the help of superstars like Drew Brees, Demarcus Ware, and Antonio Gates to promote a healthy lifestyle for children.

John Basedow is someone that we all know and recognize from television. We associate him with exercise and healthy living, and when he promotes new equipment we tend to believe that it is effective equipment due to the fact that he is supporting it.

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