Equanimity Fall Edition - 2011 : Page 37
Jumping to Conclusions fitness Take the stairs, not the escalator. You can turn anything into a timesaving exercise opportunity with a little ingenuity. Remember, texting is not a physical activity! & nutrition TEXTING: Don’t Let This be Your Only Exercise! 4 Boredom: The endless imitation of the hamster on the wheel can be a bit monotonous. g Solution: Spice up your workouts. Scrap the phrase, “No pain, no gain.” Try a class that interests you; perform a total workout using a Physioball; jump rope; or swing a tennis racket. Just be creative. 5 it’S too expenSive: Joining a gym or buying the latest infomercial exercise equipment (Ab Roller, Ab Lounge, or Bowflex) can become quite costly. g Solution: Last time I checked, going for a walk or jog was still free. Many libraries offer free fitness classes or exercise videos. The main goal is to get moving. Small strides lead to big results. Remember: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound, or two or three pounds of cure! equanimitymag.com 37
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