We all know we are supposed to
exercise, but what the heck are we supposed to do? We can go look at what other people at the gym are doing, we
can ask the internet, we can replicate those hazy memories from back when we
were on the football team. Ideas
are all around us. Some of them
are better than others, but it isn’t that hard.
We all need three kinds of
exercise: cardio, weights, and
flexibility. Cardio works the
heart and lungs, improves mood, burns calories, and increases endurance. Walk, run, bike, dance, swim, roller skate,
etc.
Weights make us stronger. They change our body composition, fire
up our metabolism, empower us, and make our butts look cute. Lift stuff. Maybe even yourself!
Flexibility keeps us mobile. It may help prevent injury. It also, many times, ties in with
mindfulness practice.
Stretch. Go to yoga. Do some Pilates. Spend a few minutes on the foam roller.
Go play.
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