May is National Fitness Month

It is National Fitness Month, during which health and well-being are promoted through regular physical activity. This campaign promotes healthy habits among people of all ages, such as regular physical activity, a balanced diet, adequate sleep and stress management. Ultimately, it is intended to inspire individuals to lead more active lifestyles and make positive lifestyle changes.

When you are setting goals for exercise, start small and be realistic. Here are some tips for success:

• Plan time for exercise into your schedule.
• At first, your goal might be to take a brisk walk for 15 minutes, 3 days a week.
• After a month, increase your workouts by 5 minutes.
• Work gradually toward the goal of 30-60 minutes of exercise 5 days a week, with strength training twice a week.
• Mix things up. Try an aerobic dance class, join a group workout at a nearby park, or look for workout videos online.

Don’t have time to exercise? You can still benefit from incorporating physical activity into your lifestyle. Do this by finding ways to increase your physical activity throughout the day:

• Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
• Park at the far end of the parking lot.
• Pace around while you’re on the phone.
• Walk laps around the field or court while you watch your child’s game.

Try this low-impact workout to get your body moving!