Sunday, August 7, 2011

Why Exercise needs to be daily

Humans evolved as naturally athletic and active people. Some cultures migrate as the seasons change, and some grew hunting and gathering. Now in todays culture activity is pushed to the end of the day for about 30min to 1hour a couple times a week just so we don't feel guilty.

However when we compare the habits of how we evolved and needed activity to now days there is a great disparity, and once can't help but wonder what impact this lack of regular daily physical activity has on our daily health and long term health.

Since motivation is a necessary factor to get us off the couch, or out of the bed early to exercise. I recommend that we find a way to make exercise a social activity that helps create a bond and unity that motivating us to regularly join our friends in some form of exciting exercise.

A great way to start is by joining a boot camp type program that jump starts you into a regular routine and instantly provides you with a social network that will help you stay consistent in regular exercise. Very similar to how student athletes are religious about showing up daily to practices.

http://www.saratoga-bootcamp.blogspot.com/


3 comments:

  1. "I recommend that we find a way to make exercise a social activity that helps create a bond and unity that motivating us to regularly join our friends in some form of exciting exercise." - I agree!!!

    Thanks for this excellent post!

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  2. Is it good to exercise every day, 7 days a week? Or is it important to take a break one of the days? PS Your image isn't loading.

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  3. It is good to exercise in some form every day of the week. I would say a "rest day" if any be a long walk in the park or something enjoyable thats more aerobic like bike riding or swimming with family. Activity and moving our bodies helps to circulate body fluids and stimulate our immune system. How much influence does a stagnant pond have in its environment compared to a rushing vibrant river full of fish, and vegetation. This is similar to our bodies when they are left static and with out movement.

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