My local rec center pool at 5am on a Monday.

Nothing makes me happier on a Monday than a solid workout first thing in the morning.

Just finished 45 min in the pool and then 45 min run. When I get my Monday workout in the day just goes better and I have a less severe case of the “Mondays”.

Happy Monday!

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Did 40 mins in the pool followed by a 40 min run. Training for the Utah Half is now underway.

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We walked at a good clip for 60 minutes, without stopping in any stores. Believe me, with the wife in tow, that’s a huge accomplishment. :)

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I’m loving my new bike. It kinda stinks riding in the middle of winter but I’ve had a few decent rides on it so far. Glad Wife finally gave it the “ok”!

Looks like little Tayster likes it too. :)

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“It’s not how long you stay standing, but how often you stand up, how often you challenge your body to respond. What provides the baseline of physiological activity in the body is small to large movement, intermittently all day, every day.”

– Joan Vernikos, former director of life sciences at NASA

Even if you regularly exercise, it’s still a good idea to be active throughout your day, according to this article from ABC News:

Key to Fighting Cancer is to Stay Active

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“Even though they have joint disease, patients need to be reminded that physical activity is actually good for them. People with arthritis should be as physically active as possible, even if they accomplish less than the recommended levels.”

“When it comes to physical activity, there is good evidence that the benefits far outweigh the risks and being inactive is especially detrimental to health.”

– Dorothy Dunlop, Associate Professor of Medicine, Northwestern University

Exercise is great medicine. Start today.

Talk to your doctor before starting a new exercise program, especially if you have a condition that may affect your ability to safely exercise.

Source:

ScienceDaily: Arthritis Sufferers Are Not Engaging in Physical Activity Critical to Their Health

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“When we can build physical activity into an easy, achievable part of our day, it’s a lot less daunting for people.”

– Allison Kleinfelter, consultant with the National Physical Activity Plan

Getting some activity during the work day can help employees feel more energetic and focused. It can also be a great mood booster.

Does your workplace have any “recess” included in the day? Or do you get your own recess by getting some physical activity during a lunch break?

Read more: Adding Recess to the Workday Gains Backers

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May is Exercise is Medicine month.

The Exercise is Medicine campaign calls on health professionals and health care providers to assess and review every patient’s physical activity program at every visit.

Exercise can be an effective “medicine” to prevent and manage many chronic conditions. Hopefully, regular exercise is an important part of your healthy lifestyle. If not, start your new “medicine” today!

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As always, have a Healthy Monday.

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Ahhh, glorious Monday. The best day of the week, right? Great advice from the Monday Campaigns and Move It Monday.

Have a Healthy Monday!

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