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The Right Exercise Program
What do you want to get out of an exercise program? What you want to get out of an exercise program has everything to do with the kind of program that will work best for you in the long run. Ask yourself, "What do I want to accomplish?" Do you want to lose weight? Get in shape and stay in shape?
By Chad Tackett, president of GHF
The Right Exercise Program for You Starts Here
Maybe you'd like to reduce some of the stress in your life. Or perhaps you are serious about improving your overall health or increasing your muscular strength. The good news is every one of those goals can be accomplished. Each one can be the start of a fun exercise program you can enjoy and benefit from.
Is your goal weight control? Then start with a low-impact or no-impact aerobic activity and work up to at least 30 minutes almost everyday. If your goal is strengthening your muscles, there are plenty of strength- training programs that include the use of free weights, weight machines, exercise tubing or calisthenics. Or if what you hope to gain from exercise is improved flexibility, you could try yoga or a simple stretching routine that covers all your major muscle groups.
Maybe you know what you want to accomplish, but don't know how to get started. That's where we can help. The American Council on Exercise has more than 40,000 certified group fitness instructors and personal trainers all over the world who can help you get started with the program that best meets your goal. Call us toll-free, and we'll help you find one near your home.
But before you take that step, check with your doctor, especially if you're over 40, or if you have any health problems, like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, a family history of heart disease, or even if you smoke. It's a good idea to have your personal physician give the idea of an exercise program a thumbs-up before you begin.
Where's the best
place to exercise?
What's better: your home or a health club? Actually, one
place isn't better than another. The choice really comes
down to where will you be most comfortable and best able
to accomplish your exercise goals. Here are some things
to consider when you're making your decision.
Home exercise
economics
Exercising at home can be more economical than
exercising at a health club. Invest in a good pair of
running or walking shoes, some adjustable dumbbells and
an exercise mat, and you're ready to go. For some
people, the best part of home exercise is the privacy.
If you're the kind of person who can stick with an
exercise program alone at home, that's your answer. But
if you do better with the stimulation of others, or if
you enjoy being with a group who shares your interests,
consider a full-service club.
More equipment and professional guidance at a club. For some people, a health or fitness club works a lot better than home. Clubs have a variety of exercise options, professional fitness instructors to keep you working in the right direction, and other people who share a common interest.
One of the nice things about a club is that you can work it into your schedule. Go early in the morning before work. Or stop off on your way home.
The only drawback could be the cost of health club membership. You'll have to weigh the expense with what you can afford and what you want to accomplish. One more option: a workday routine There is still another direction you can go, and that's to get together with co-workers during lunch to walk or jog. Many people have a good chance of sticking with a regularly scheduled lunch-time exercise program. You just might be one of them.
About Chad Tackett
Chad Tackett, the President of Global Health and Fitness (GHF), has degrees in Exercise
and Heath Science and Nutrition, is a Certified Personal Trainer, and is a regular guest
lecturer to both professional and lay audiences on the principles of effective exercise
and eating habits. Visit https://www.global-fitness.com and you'll find easy to follow
fitness recommendations, hundreds of exercise instructions and video demonstrations,
customized programs, healthy recipes and cooking/shopping strategies, health club/personal
trainer directories, and much more!