Exercise

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Walking for Beginners

If you are excited to get started exercising but you are apprehensive about how to begin, walking is a great way to start.  You don't need anything but a good pair of shoes.  Try this 13-minute Walking Workout to get you up and moving around.  As you get in better shape you might want to get a little more intense and begin running.  Whatever you do, get started today.

Beginner 13-Minute Walking Workout

  3 minutes RPE 3-4 - Warm up at a comfortable pace 

  4 minutes: RPE 5 - Increase your pace a bit so that you're working harder, but are still able to carry on a conversation

  3 minutes: RPE 4 - Slow down just a bit

  3 minutes: RPE 3 - Slow down to a comfortable pace to cool down

  Try this stretching workout after your cardio to increase flexibility and relax.

Total Workout Time:  13 Minutes

Source: About.com Exercise

Lazy Town Dance

Not all exercise has to be miserable and difficult.  Dancing to get in shape is the new craze.  Maybe this would be a good starting point.

Exercise Commercial Spoof

Stationary Bike Workout

If you've never exercised (or it's been awhile) a stationary bike is a nice choice.  Because bikes offer resistance for you to work against (rather than your own body weight), you can allow your body time to get used to exercise without impact.  Please modify according to your fitness level  

Beginner 10-Minute Bike Workout
  3 minutes RPE 3-4 - Warm up at a comfortable pace and keep the resistance low
  4 minutes: RPE 5 - Increase the resistance a few increments to work harder.  Make sure you can carry on a conversation
  3 minutes: RPE 3 - Decrease the resistance and slow down to a comfortable pace to cool down

Source: About.com Exercise

As Seen On TV Exercise Equipment

We have all seen them.  They are everywhere.  Those infomercials for exercise equipment that will make you look great in just minutes a day.  Take a look at these reviews and judge for yourself just how good or bad these products might be.

What Is Your Favorite Exercise Activity?

What Is Your Favorite Exercise Activity?
Running/Walking: 0 votes (0%)
Swimming: 0 votes (0%)
Biking: 0 votes (0%)
Weight Lifting: 0 votes (0%)
Playing Team Sports: 0 votes (0%)
Yoga/Pilates: 0 votes (0%)
I do not like exercise: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 0