Time Is Ticking Away on Your Health

May is Women's Healthcare Month, and most women know that exercise is extremely helpful. The benefits are well-documented: decreased risk of some cancers, lowered risk of diabetes and heart disease, improved mood and cognitive function, and even better sleep and increased energy.

However, for many women, time is not on their side when it comes to exercise. For optimal health results, 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity exercise should be the goal. So, how does one make it happen when there are so many other things vying for one’s time? Here are some simple yet effective ways to work it out.

1) Use a device. Track your steps and activity. Ten thousand steps a day is a general recommendation for resulting health benefits, including weight loss.

2) Take the stairs. Just skip the elevator and climb. If you are carrying groceries, a briefcase, or even a baby, you get extra points!

3) Add it up. Can’t find 30 minutes to work out? How about 10 minutes at three different times each day? Waiting for dinner to cook, or the minute you walk in your front door, or while you are getting ready for bed … grab that 10 minutes and do some kind of movement that is appropriate for you. Squats, lunges, push-ups and planks are popular exercises that can be done just about anywhere.

If you need help assessing appropriate exercises and program designs, or could use some accountability or motivation, Elite Personal Training can help. Don’t let time tick away on your health; start taking care of yourself today!

For more information, including a list of services, call 803-749-4279 or visit ElitePersonalTrainingStudio.com.