THURSDAY THOUGHT

There are people who are trying desperately to eliminate prayer in school in support of those who do not believe in GOD.  The thing they do not realize is that as long as there are tests in school there will always be PRAYER in school.

MOVE A LITTLE

Our ancestors lived it, research proves it and individual results sustain it yet so few people do it.  Regular physical activity amongst the U.S. population has stayed level for the past 10 years yet occurence of disease that is preventable through some form of regular activity has increased.  According to the latest research from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control approximately 31% of the population over 18 years of age gets an adequate amount of physical at a level to have significant health benefits.  That means that approximately 69% of the population is consciously putting themselves at risk for a wide array of diseases including heart disease, diabetes and several forms of cancer.

As presented on the Today Show this past week reports from Prevention Magazine state that individuals who participate in physical activity (i.e. walking) for at least 3 hours a week significantly reduce their risk for most forms of cancer. The U.S. Surgeon Generals last report recommended that every American should get at least 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the week.  Adding that up if we follow the advice of the Surgeon General we should not only be achieving the recommended guidelines to qualify for regular physical activity but we also gain the added benefit of significantly reducing our risk for numerous diseases.

You have heard the saying "If I can do it, anyone can do it" and there are plenty of people who fall in that category so follow their example and give it a try.  Set a goal and do the most basic form of exercise - Walking.  Today take 50 steps and tomorrow 100 and see what happens.  A little courage and self discipline can go a long way.

FUNNY FRIDAY

REMINDS ME OF ALL THE PEOPLE THAT CIRCLE THE PARKING LOT AT THE GYM TO FIND A FRONT ROW PARKING SPACE SO THEY CAN GO IN THE GYM TO RUN ON THE TREADMILL.

THURSDAY THOUGHT

By walking briskly for 30 minutes a day you can burn an average of 180 calories.  That is equivalent to reducing an additional 19 pounds each year.  Get a group and walk during lunch rather than sitting and eating a high calorie meal.

No Cost Ways To Increase Exercise Participation

One of the biggest reasons people do not exercise is because they think it costs too much.  Below are 10 ways to increase exercise participation without spending money:

1. When going somewhere in the car always park the furthest distance away from the building to get extra walking in.
2. Anytime you are watching tv do some pushups or situps during the commercials.
3. When going upstairs at a place of business always take the stairs rather than the elevator.
4. Challenge co-workers to see how many steps you can each take over a month's period of time.
5. Get up 30 minutes earlier each day and go walk or jog.
6. Take an exercise band everywhere you go to do exercises during idle time.
7. Find a workout partner to help hold you accountable to workouts.
8. Go to the mall just to walk - not shop.
9. Walk your kids to and from school each day.
10. When you are on the phone walk around the house.

There are many other ways to increase exercise so try just one and see what happens.