Staying fit is as simple as getting active two-and-a-half hours per week, and can be done in just 2-to-3 10-minute intervals throughout the day.
Taking small steps and making healthy movement choices throughout the day can make a big impact!
Waking up with some light stretching and a short walk is absolutely ideal for people of any age.
Pro tip: Standing while reading, rather than sitting, is a great trick to help you escape the lure of a sedentary lifestyle.
Beginning your day with movement makes it easier for you to maintain the momentum throughout the day and ending the day with movement will carry that momentum into the next!
So, once you've got the momentum going, why not create a routine for yourself? Check out these tips and tricks on how to build yourself the best workout routine for you!
After just three months of regular integration of physical activity in your life, you can expect to experience better overall health, posture and balance, muscles and bones, confidence, and an overall more positive outlook on life.
5 benefits of a daily 10-minute workout
#1. Prevention:
Did you know? If you've already had a heart attack, becoming more active may help to prevent another one! Getting into the flow of a daily 10-minute workout will very likely help you avoid most, if not all, major health complications beyond obesity, including:
• high blood pressure
• high cholesterol
• type 2 diabetes
• osteoporosis
• many kinds of cancer
#2. Mobility & Stability:
If you are experiencing arthritis or osteoporosis, fitting a 10-minute workout into your daily routine is extremely helpful in maintaining your mobility. Ensuring you have a well-rounded daily workout by incorporating stretching, balance and resistance training will definitely increase your overall stability, which will help prevent potentially lethal falls as you age.
#3. Routine and Ease:
Dedicating just 10-minutes once a day - three times per week, to an accessible routine that fits your comfort zone won't feel as intimidating, as perhaps a 30-minute workout might! But, it could help you get there if you stick with it! And, keeping it light at just 10-minutes at a time will help you maintain a sense of accessibility, as it won't be as overwhelming of a goal as a whole half-hour in one go. I am willing to bet that the ten minutes you put into your workout becomes something you look forward to, as well as master.
#4. Mental Health:
It's been scientifically proven that meeting the recommended goal of 150 minutes of physical activity per week will actually improve so much more in your life than just your physical body. Your confidence will grow as your body moves! Moving your body every day has also been proven to help:
• reduce stress
• increase energy
• improve quality of sleep
• and improve digestion!
All of which contribute positively towards your overall mental health!
#5. Aging gracefully:
Considering all of the above benefits, working in a daily workout will help you age gracefully and live a longer, healthier set of golden years than you would experience otherwise!
When your workout becomes something that you enjoy, then I guarantee it will soon become second nature to you, I promise.
Looking for a few more ideas? Check out my free videos along with this list of flexibility, cardio and strength-training ideas that may help you improve your golf game, check out my article on how to stay fit at any age!
Remember, have fun with it!
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