Everybody needs exercise. And everybody has a handful of excuses why they don’t exercise. Well, let’s embrace the first sentence and figure out ways to combat the second sentence.

According to the American Heart Association, only about one in five adults and teens get enough exercise to maintain good health. Being more active can help all people think, feel and sleep better and perform daily tasks more easily. 

Have a Heart-to-Heart with Your Doctor

It’s important to have a conversation with your doctor before you make major changes to your fitness routine – especially if you have been relatively sedentary for a while. It’s actually a great way to start because your doctor is going to love that you have decided to take care of yourself. Make sure your heart, blood pressure, joint health and respiratory system are strong enough.

Set a Goal and Write It Down

In consultation with your doctor, set a few fitness goals and write them down. Try not to make you goals weight-oriented – sometimes this just creates more frustration and disappointment. Align your goals with what you enjoy doing. If you like to dance, commit to dancing 30 minutes a day. Enter a 5K, a 10K, a Half, then a Marathon. If golf is your game, commit to not using a cart every other round. If you are lucky enough to have a dog, take longer walks.

Schedule Your Workouts

Yes, your calendar is a wonderful fitness tool. Be as diligent with your workout schedule as you are with your work schedule. It may sound like a chore at first, but it gets easier. Start out with at least three days a week with a fitness goal on your calendar and increase the days as you get in better shape. Mix it up if you can. A brisk morning stroll one day. A bike ride around the neighborhood. Tennis anyone? Stretching and yoga class once a week. Whatever you do, write it down.

Listen to Your Body

Start slow and don’t overdo it. A typical problem is that we get so gung-ho about our goals, we simply do not give our body time to adjust to the new routine. Your muscles and joints will likely feel a little sorer than normal – and that’s a good thing. But if the pain prevents you from your workout, listen to your body. It’s a delicate balance of taking care of your body and punishing your body. The “no-pain-no-gain” method may be fine for some of us, but the goal is to be active. Experiment with your fitness regimen and listen to your body.

Nutrition is Key

As your body becomes more active, you will need to adjust your nutrition levels. A healthy diet goes hand in hand with fitness. One easy way to guarantee your body is getting all the vitamins and nutrients it needs is to give Havasu Nutrition Supplements a try. L-Arginine Nitric Oxide Booster enhances blood flow, providing you more energy and faster muscle growth. Our Premium Multivitamin Gummies are a tasty and convenient way to boost your energy level, metabolism and overall well-being. And our Omega + DHA Gummies are essential to support healthy brain function, cardiovascular and immune health, as well as help maintain joint mobility. You can even get a little help while you sleep with our Premium Nighttime Fat Burner, which will help improve your metabolism and give you a restful night’s sleep.

Find a Fitness Buddy

For many of us, having a friend join you in your fitness goals is ideal. Not only does it help you remain accountable, but it also just makes working out more enjoyable. Ask a co-worker, neighbor, friend or family member to be your fitness partner. Find ways to make a game out of your workout. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea or light meal after the workout. The key is to make fitness a regular part of your day.

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