So we are back to the topic of keeping fitter and trimmer and losing weight. It is amazing how many people have this desire.
Only yesterday, I had several clients who wanted to lose weight and were looking at exercise methods too; one at the budget end planning to buy an exercise ball and the other considering a cross trainer. I have just Googled cross trainers and the cost is anything from £199 to £899.00 and more.
Can I urge you to consider very seriously before you buy any sports equipment over £20 as in my experience these items are often left unused after the initial enthusiasm. Consider first using what you have to hand.... if you live in a home with stairs…then use them …
So step it up!
- Run up and down the stairs (count this as one trip)
- Increase the number of trips till you can feel your heart beating
- Purchase wrist weights and add these to this simple exercise routine
- Complete this exercise routine once a day at first, then increase to night and morning and only then when you have a dedicated exercise pattern consider spending money on expensive equipment that could easily become redundant.
It goes without saying that you must take care on the stairs, work within your own capabilities and consult with your doctor if you deem it necessary.
Use the stairs whenever you go shopping and take the exercise route rather than the escalator or elevator.
Please share any other simple tips to keep us all fitter, healthier and wealthier to boot!
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What great advice Eilidh!
Another tip is to park further away from you final destination. Park at the furthest end of the car park from the supermarket. Park a couple of streets away from the school (and help alleviate congestion). Get off the bus 2 stops earlier.
You'll be surprised how many extra 'steps' you can fit in with minimum increase in time.
I totally agree, JK. And here is a slightly different perpective...Years ago I read a little book called, 'Try Giving Yourself Away' it was full of tips that you could do that would make you feel better about yourself and in turn do something good to benefit others.
The same tip - not to park in town but to walk in from a more distant parking place was commendable. The idea being that other people less able and more in need of a town centre car parking place than you, would be able to park more easily....
Good idea all round me thinks.
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