Real Age Tip: Exercise Your Choices!

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Registered: 12-04-2003
Real Age Tip: Exercise Your Choices!
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Wed, 06-15-2005 - 11:37am



Exercise Your Choices





Getting stuck in an exercise rut could put body and mind at risk.

Repetitive exercise routines may cause overuse injuries, and new research shows they may hurt your mental health, too. According to a study, people 65 or older who engage in four or more different kinds of physical activities each week are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than people who participate in one or no activities.

Miranda
(co-CL Getting Fit in Your Thirties)



Formulate and stamp indelibly on your mind a mental picture of yourself as succeeding. Hold this picture tenaciously. Never permit it to fade. Your mind will seek to develop the picture...Do not build up obstacles in your imagination.
Norman Vincent Peale, US Clergyman (
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Registered: 04-09-2003
Wed, 06-15-2005 - 1:59pm

Thanks for posting this. Something I've been thinking on. It doesn't mention how often you should change your routine. Or does it really matter. For example if I switch from biking to walking every two weeks or would it be better to bike 30 minutes then walk 30 minutes?


My primary focus has been to get myself where I my cardio fitness is where it should be for my age or whatever. I'm also curious how long that takes to build up. Should I see improvement daily, weekly, or less often. When is it obvious you've plateaued and need to step it up or should you be doing this all along.


I'm kind of going for what feels right at the moment because I am totally out of shape it's embarrassing.


Thanks again for bringing this to my attention.


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Registered: 12-04-2003
Wed, 06-15-2005 - 5:08pm

Gretchen, I'm not entirely sure.

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Wed, 06-15-2005 - 5:22pm

Hummmm...not too sure of an answer to this one either!

Miranda??
I just know she'll find something for us ;-)

~IslandGirl



*** Moderation Is Key ***


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