| On any give day, one of us will walk by a | | | | posture by matching breath with movement. You |
| mirror, observe a photograph, or see our | | | | can't go wrong, and you may be able to pick |
| reflection in the glass. Where did the time | | | | up an introductory, or free, introductory |
| go, and why didn't we see it before? When you | | | | package. Most of all, try different types of |
| have true friends, they accept you for who | | | | Yoga classes to see what fits your needs. |
| you are. So, you can expect no criticism from | | | | |
| them. | | | | Weight resistance training is still a great |
| | | | workout, for many reasons, and you don't have |
| However, your family physician, photographs, | | | | to sit down between sets, unless you want to. |
| and mirrors, won't make excuses for you. Some | | | | This enables you to keep your heart rate |
| people label it, "middle age spread" or | | | | steady you may want to use an exercise heart |
| "battle of the bulge," but how do you regain | | | | monitor, which gives you the chance to |
| control of this uphill battle? | | | | exercise at a challenging, but safe level, |
| | | | without worry. |
| You are concerned with body weight, body fat, | | | | |
| blood sugar, blood pressure, and your | | | | I would suggest a personal trainer, if you |
| cholesterol levels. Which of those readings | | | | have been out of circulation for a while. |
| should concern you the most? You know it's | | | | Make sure your personal trainer is |
| time to make a change. Should you join a | | | | knowledgeable and understanding. Also, be |
| health club? | | | | aware that some personal trainers specialize |
| | | | in body builders, some specialize in training |
| What piece of exercise equipment could you | | | | women, and some have holistic knowledge. It |
| fit into your house? Every time you see | | | | is wise to shop around for the best personal |
| fitness equipment commercials, the models are | | | | trainer to suit your needs. |
| the age of your children. The basic fitness | | | | |
| rules for the average 25 year old do not | | | | Elliptical trainers offer a stimulating, low |
| apply to us. Your joints are worn from step | | | | impact, cross training, weight bearing, and |
| aerobics, Tae Bo, and spinning classes. Now | | | | aerobic workout. I don't own shares in any of |
| you are in search of a low impact | | | | the companies that manufacture these gems, |
| alternative. | | | | but they are my personal favorite. You can |
| | | | find home gym models that retail for around |
| So, where do you start and what are your | | | | the annual cost of a health club membership. |
| options? Actually, you have quite a few | | | | However, be honest with yourself about making |
| options. Some are popular, and others are | | | | a commitment to use it. It's a shame when an |
| less popular, but just as effective. | | | | elliptical trainer becomes a glorified |
| | | | clothes rack. |
| Yoga classes have a huge variety of low | | | | |
| impact exercise routines. Some classes hold | | | | In the next article, we will discuss more |
| postures, and others flow through each | | | | exercise options and diet. |