Exercise

Exercise has many benefits.  Exercise burns calories, the more you exercise the more weight you have the potential to lose.  Exercise can improve you mood.  Studies have shown that exercise stimulates brain chemicals responsible for making you happy.  Exercise should be fun, giving you the opportunity to escape from daily worries.

• Warm up:  To avoid injury you should always warm up properly.  Just a few minutes of jogging in place or jumping jacks should do the trick.
• Stretch:  Start by stretching from your head to your feet. (Neck rotations, Arm swings, Trunk rotations, Knee rotations, Toe touches, Ankle rotations, etc...) Or, reverse the order.
• Exercise: Choose your activity and go for it.  Remember you're having fun.  Go for at about 30 minutes.  Get outside and jog at a steady pace or get on the treadmill.

Exercise examples:

• Push-Ups or Pull-Ups: Aim for 20-25 per session.  Straight or in sets.
• Sit-Ups or Crunches:  Aim for 50 to 100 per session.  Straight or in sets.
• Squats: Aim for 50 to 100 per session.  Straight or in sets.
• H.I.I.T. :  (High Intensity Interval Training)

Look for posts on my site that will describe in greater detail some good workout routines to follow.