Tuesday, December 20, 2005

Exercise for Christmas

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, has your exercise program gone out the window?

Other than walking from store to store or stretching to put up holiday decorations, are you including any other movement in your schedule?

If you asked someone why it is important to exercise, you would probably get answers like:

I need to lose weight.
My doctor said I need to do it to improve my health.
I want to look better and have my clothes fit.
Have you considered how important it is to move your body to benefit your brain?
When we are increasing our blood flow as we exert ourselves, we cause more blood to go to the brain where you then have the advantage of more oxygenated blood to help with your alertness and creative thinking.

Studies with elderly people have shown a tremendous difference in the brain functioning of those who do exercise and those who don't.

Another benefit of exercise is the relaxation that comes over our body as we move fluidly, especially with music!

You don't have to go to a fitness center to have the advantage of exercise. You can put on your favorite tunes and move and groove to the music.


It's a great break from sitting at the computer and you'll feel invigorated and ready to work again after a short, active break.

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