Exercise Tips!

By Ayda Page
April 8th 2014 2 minutes read
Hopefully you have now already started a daily exercise routine. If not then now is the time to start! Remember, you should do something everyday. Pick whichever exercise best fits your body type, also try and pick an exercise that you enjoy doing. Then just do it! The best thing is that your exercise time is just for you, it's your time. Remember too that exercise is really for your soul, not just your body. Here are some examples that you can follow:
  • Walk or jog 1 mile everyday
  • When you get more advanced you can try walking or jogging 3 miles a day, and every 5 minutes do 10 squats and 10 walking lunges, then continue walking or jogging
  • Go to the pool, you can use a water belt and walk for 20 minutes in the water, or you can swim 10 to 15 laps
  • Take a yoga class
  • Go to the gym and join a group class
  • Go to one of the group classes at the community center
If you don't like the look of any of these, then just do some stretching. Open your joints, starting at the neck and work your way down. Begin by moving your neck side to side; then swing your arms in a circle 6 to 8 times each arm; then circle your hips; then swing your legs front to back and side to side; then circle your ankles. When you've done this warmup you will already feel better! Then sit down on a low sofa and stand up using just your legs (don't touch your hands anywhere), then sit back down - repeat this 20 times. If doing this on the sofa is too easy then don't use the sofa, just squat down using your bodyweight. Whatever you choose, it's important to keep moving!! Try to go out of your comfort zone. Break your habits, push yourself a little, you will find you can do whatever you want! You will notice a change right after the very first day - your outlook, mood, energy and your ability to focus will improve. Then take it just one day at a time! And don't forget that you are doing this just for YOU, your soul! I'm going to start posting some exercise videos on my website this week. Check them out and feel free to ask me any time if you're not sure about something, or have any questions. Energize Molokai, let's get started!