Ruthie’s Step 8….You got to what?

Ruthie’s Step 8….You got to what?

Here it comes. You need to get up and get moving! You need to exercise. Now don’t quit reading …. There are more ways to exercise than going to the gym. The gym is a good choice though. The more you move the better folks! I really encourage some type of exercise program.
If you just can’t face a gym then you need to try something else.

Here are some ideals for you!

1. Walking. Get out there and enjoy the great outdoors! If you start now in the spring then by the time summer gets here you won’t let a little hot weather bother you. You will develop a love for walking!
2. How about an exercise video? Our local Wal-Mart has several, even one if you are chair bound!
3. Do what I did. I started a Volley ball team and open my church up for walkers and an exercise class. Totally free of course!
4. Clean your house! Purge your closet! Hey you’re loosing weight time to get rid of that bigger clothing!
5. Buy a pedometer and try to get 10,000 steps per day in. That’s about 5 miles depending on your stride length.
6. Walk everywhere! Be creative how you can take steps!
7. If you are resistant to exercising, consider volunteer labor. Walk dogs at the animal shelter.
8. [From an article] Do squats while brushing the back sides of your teeth and calf rises while brushing the fronts.

Here are some excellent tips from Weight Watchers……
Here are some tips to help your children get moving:

Learn a new activity.
Take lessons together in a new sport, such as tennis or golf.

Take advantage of the neighborhood park.
Play ball games, such as softball, soccer or volleyball. Bring along a Frisbee and invite other kids to join in.

Start a pedaling tradition.
Strap on safety gear and take the whole family on a bike ride.

Discover nature in your hometown.
Go for a hike in a nature preserve or park. Bring a book about regional bird, or flowers or trees, so you and your kids can identify birds and plants on your hike.

Swim.
Visit the local YMCA or park and go swimming together. Most swimming pools offer specific hours for family swim sessions.

Jump rope.
It’s inexpensive, great exercise and it can be done almost anywhere.

Bowl or play miniature golf.

Creative rules will help your family make these activities more fun and physical. Every time the bowler gets a strike, the rest of the family has to do five jumping jacks. A hole-in-one results in the other putters doing five squats.

Keep on keeping on…. Making better choices for a healthier you!