If you have done little, or no, exercise in the past then the worse mistake you can make is going too fast too soon. This will result in aching muscles within the following couple of days. This is known as Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) and may be just the excuse for not continuing, and giving up. A gentle introduction to an increase in activity would be the way to go as you can gradually build it up and start to see and feel the benefits. Either way, if you have any health implications it is best to see your GP before embarking on something new.
What is the best way to increase activity? The most simple answer is, 'move more'. It will just take a slight behaviour change to build some extra activity into your everyday life. Try these simple tips:
- Walk to local shops instead of taking the car
- Get off the bus a stop earlier and walk the rest
- Take the stairs at work, may be part way at first, instead of the lift
Even activity at home can help, with examples being; gardening, hoovering, general housework and washing the car. All of these activities burn calories.
Here are some average calorie burn examples for 30 minutes activity:
- Gardening 105 calories
- Walking 105 calories
- Dancing 135 calories
- Jogging 195 calories
- Swimming 225 calories
- Cycling 185 calories
If you want some direction, motivation and guidance then contact Mark at
www.nutrivive.co.uk
Next time we will look at increasing the intensity with some exercises that can be carried out at home with little or no equipment.
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