Fitness Basics: How to Add Exercise Easily to Your Daily Routine

Description

We all know the many health benefits of exercise. So why is it so hard for many people to find the time to work basic fitness activities into their daily routine?

In this handy guide, the authors discuss the benefits of exercise no matter what your health, fitness level or age. If your doctor says you are fit enough for exercise, use this guide to explore all the great things you can do at home, outdoors, or even in the office, that can help you make exercise a part of your routine every day.

You will discover:
+ The many health benefits of exercise
+ How to plan a fitness schedule you can live with
+ The importance of cardio for your health
+ Different exercises and styles of exercise you might want to try
+ The best workouts in winter.

The authors also focus on being budget conscious as you start to improve your health. You don’t need a lot of expensive equipment or a pricey gym membership to start getting fit. Some of the best exercises can be free or only cost the price of a good pair of walking shoes or sneakers.

You will also learn:
+ How to make your own hydrating sports drink to balance your electrolytes
+ How to calculate your target heart rate for your work outs
+ The best ways to breathe when you exercise
+ How to make the most of your balance ball
+ How to put safety first year round whenever you work out
and much more.

If you are eager to start getting fit but aren’t sure where to begin, use this guide to help you incorporate fitness into your daily routine without spending a lot of time and money.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1: FITNESS BASICS
CHAPTER 2: WORKING 30 MINUTES OF EXERCISE PER DAY INTO YOUR DAILY ROUTINE
CHAPTER 3: PLANNING A FITNESS PROGRAM
CHAPTER 4: DIFFERENT STYLES OF EXERCISE ROUTINES
CHAPTER 5: THE IMPORTANCE OF INCREASING YOUR HEART RATE
CHAPTER 6: FOCUSING ON YOUR BREATHING WHILE EXERCISING
CHAPTER 7: EXERCISE, PAIN AND STAYING SAFE
CHAPTER 8: USEFUL FITNESS AND EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
CHAPTER 9: WORKING OUT WITHOUT A GYM OR SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
CHAPTER 10: FITNESS AT YOUR DESK
CHAPTER 11: HOW TO USE A BALANCE BALL SAFELY
CHAPTER 12: GETTING STARTED WITH WATER AEROBICS
CHAPTER 13: SUMMER FITNESS TIPS
CHAPTER 14: WINTER WORKOUT TIPS
CONCLUSION
FURTHER READING
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Carolyn Stone and Erin Kennedy are the author of more than 100 health and self-help titles. Click on their names above to see their latest titles.