8 Things Every Woman Should Do to Stay Active and Healthy

 

Keeping active is good for your health. In fact, doing a little physical activity each day — even just a few minutes — can help you achieve a healthy weight, lower your blood pressure and prevent cancer. But for some people, getting into regular exercise routines can be intimidating or difficult to start. For others, physical inactivity could be a problem. And for many women, regular exercise simply isn’t an option because of limited time or other factors outside their control (such as pregnancy). Enter the “I don’t have time” excuse? It doesn’t have to be that way! Here are seven simple things you can do right now to start making getting moving part of your everyday routine:

 

Exercise Before You Go to sleep

Exercising before you go to sleep could not be easier. Simply break out your exercise equipment and do some stretching before you go to bed. Get your blood moving, strengthen your muscles and improve your flexibility. Not only will this help you feel more alert when you wake up, but it will also make it more difficult for your body to store fat.

 

Make It a habit

New habits are hard to break, but they do require consistent effort. If you don’t usually do any physical activity before bed, you’re likely to wake up without a workout plan. Not to worry! Just make it a habit to do some light activity at least three to five days a week. And don’t forget to get your exercise in at the end of the day as well.

 

Take Your Time

We all have different fitness goals, so it’s important to do research and find the right exercise for you. Be patient, you’ll get it right the first time. Start slow: The best way to start any new activity is by doing small steps. If you’re not used to doing complicated exercises or working out for long periods of time, start out slowly. And remember, there’s no need to force yourself to do something you don’t want to.

 

Concluding Thoughts

Remember, physical inactivity is a major cause of many diseases, including cancer, diabetes and heart disease. It’s also important to note that getting into regular physical activity does not mean that you have to do strenuous exercise. A simple walk around the block or taking your dog for a walk around the neighborhood are good options. When it comes to physical activity, you can choose to do it on your own or with a partner.