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If you like what you find below, be sure to sign up for our free wellness quote that will be emailed to you daily and start making healthy behavior changes today! _________________________________________________________________ There is a direct correlation between a lack of fitness and back problems. _________________________________________________________________ A recent study by the Center of Aging, Health and Humanities found that dancing offers many health benefits. The study found that dancing builds muscle strength, improves coordination and can boost the immune system. _________________________________________________________________ To reduce your current weight by one pound a week, you need to reduce your daily intake of calories by 500 per day (3,500 calories per week). An effective way to do this is to combine a reduction in calories with an increase in physical activity. _________________________________________________________________ Being aware of how you want to feel in any activity makes it more likely that you will perform well and enjoy the activity, that is, make it a positive experience. Research has shown that when people exercise by walking, they walk 30% longer if they walk to music. An exercise tip: You can download walking music to your iPod by going to: www.mywalkingmusic.com _________________________________________________________________ Get your company to install a bicycle rack in your company's parking lot and ride your bike to work instead of driving. You'll soon be in better shape and so will the parking lot. _________________________________________________________________ Your muscles will burn fat when you exercise vigorously enough to be breathing deeply, but NOT out of breath. _________________________________________________________________ Do NOT use the fact that you are not 100% physically fit as an excuse not to exercise. In fact, in most cases, the only way to get closer to that 100% is to follow a consistent fitness program. _________________________________________________________________ Wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing while exercising. Tight, constricting clothing will impair circulation. _________________________________________________________________ Stretch before going to bed to give yourself more energy when you awake. _________________________________________________________________ If you find it difficult to exercise for 30-minutes or more each day, just do five or ten minutes. Often times you'll find it difficult to quit once you get started. _________________________________________________________________ If you want to walk for exercise but tend to procrastinate, start a walking club in your neighborhood. The added responsibility could get you off your butt. _________________________________________________________________ To improve your circulation when sitting down, develop the habit of stretching your legs back and forth instead of crossing them. _________________________________________________________________ Do NOT head for the shower or sauna immediately after exercise, this opens up circulation, just as activity does. Wait at least 5-10 minutes to cool down before you shower. _________________________________________________________________
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