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