Be Consistent With Physical Activity
Posted on July 21, 2008
This morning I went on a 30 mile bike ride. I still can’t run because of my strained tendon so I am getting a little annoyed. I just have to rest it a little longer and then it will be good to go. While I was on my ride this morning, I was thinking about how when I decided to get into better shape I could barely bike more than a few miles. Same with running and swimming -I could only get a short distance before I had to rest. It is nice to realize how far my fitness has come, but I still remember the frustration when I was just getting into it again.
I think the frustration gets to a lot of people when they start a fitness program. Maybe at one time in their lives they were fit but they got too busy to stay that way. They decide to get back into it and they can’t move like they used to. Yup, it’s frustrating. They key is to stick with the program. Be consistent. A very sedentary person can sometimes have a hard time walking for 10 minutes, but with time it will become easier and they can work their way up to 15, 20, and even 30+ minutes. I love how our bodies are built to adapt. We can’t do it all in one day, but slowly and surely we will become more and more fit.
Bottom Line? Get moving. Physical activity is great for our bodies. Start small and work your way up to at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity on most days of the week. If you are already getting enough activity, great! Keep it up.
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Emily Hagen
