Exercise

Building in exercise can seem like one of the most daunting tasks to ever put into your weekly routine. What if it wasn't though? What if instead of telling yourself "I'm going to wake up at 5:00 am, go smash out a crazy gym session before work every day this week and turn into the hulk by the end of the month"... you gave yourself some realistic and attainable goals? I know, that sounds almost too simple but that's the truth. Adding simple forms of exercise into your weekly routine such as cardio and resistance training can become something you look forward to.

Physical Fitness does not need to be defined by your weight. Changing your weight should also not be the only reason to start a physical fitness routine. The easiest way to start a fitness routine is to set up a realistic plan. Instead of aiming for 5-6 gym sessions a week when you haven't seen the gym in years, maybe start off with simple forms of cardio and resistance training. This could look like a walk with some body weight lunges or squats thrown in during the walk. Start off with something realistic and give yourself a goal. Once you've mastered walking a mile without any issues, add in some body weight resistance exercises or walk a little farther.

According to the American Heart Association adults should be getting at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity a week. Putting that into perspective that's about 20 minutes per day. A moderate aerobic activity that can be done in 20 minutes can be something as simple as a brisk walk. After you've conquered that you can start adding in 2 days of resistance training using your own body weight as the resistance. Cardio and resistance training have benefits such as lowering risks of heart disease, increasing sleep quality, and overall improved cognition- just to name a few!

You can start slow, but that’s the biggest part… you JUST HAVE TO START. Stop waiting for “tomorrow” or “next week”, do it TODAY.