February 2010 Newsletter: If It's Physical, It's Therapy
If It's Physical, It's Therapy
Here's hoping that if you made New Years resolutions to start the healthy habit of including exercise in your routine, that you have successfully kept to your new routine! Make the commitment to take care of yourself by scheduling a brisk walk or sign up for an aquatic fitness class.
According to the American Heart Association/American College of Sports Medicine guidelines on physical activity, all healthy adults, age 18-65 should be getting at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity five days of the week. If you have been sedentary for a long time, are overweight or have a high risk of heart disease, schedule a physical with your physician and discuss the plan of starting a physically active program.
- Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothes appropriate for the weather and properly fitting footwear.
- Find a convenient time and place and make a habit of it so that you wont miss your exercise opportunity.
- Gradually increase the time and intensity of your activity and record your progress. Research has even shown that walking for as little as 30 minutes a day can have these added benefits: reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, breast and colon cancer and Type 2 diabetes.
- Consider joining our fitness program or our aquatic classes. Now, take the stairs instead of the elevator and get started!