Tip Four: Exercise
Posted By Leigh Alexander on February 19, 2010
Exercise is the one of the most important things you can do to become and remain healthy—there’s just no denying it. If you’re not exercising regularly make a commitment to start an exercise regimen TODAY.
I hear numerous women in their 40’s and 50’s complain they’ve gained weight and just can’t get it off. I have one thing to say: cardio and strength training! If you exercise strenuously 30 to 45 minutes a day, six days a week I can guarantee you will see a difference.
Add in stretching, yoga and some weight resistant training and you will be in fantastic shape, with vibrant energy. As an added benefit, your clothes will fit better, you will prevent diabetes, high cholesterol and, women’s silent killer-heart disease.
My Mother is a great inspiration for me. She had prior never been in the least bit athletic. During her mid 40’s when all us kids were in school and she was able to go back to work, she made a commitment to herself to get into shape and be able to run 5 miles by the time she was 50.
At 55 my Mother did run a marathon and has never stopped running since. Several years ago, at age 74, my Mother and I ran a marathon together.
My Mother learned new techniques for keeping in shape without hurting herself. She now runs a Half Marathon at least twice a year. She runs three times a week and walks three times a week.
At 78 she’s still working, is slender and in fantastic shape. She looks like a woman 15 years younger and with the energy of someone younger-still. I figure if she can do it so can we all.
Start slow and where you can. If it’s only 15 minutes in the morning followed by 15 minutes in the evening that’s great. Purchase a pedometer and work towards 10,000 steps a day. Exercise: there’s just no two ways about it.
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