Exercise Made Exercise Made EASY!EASY!

By: Traci Smet, ATC, LAT, CSCS715-346-5416

traci.smet@ministryhealth.org

Why DON’T Why DON’T YouYou Exercise? Exercise?

10. I really hate to exercise

9. I’ve tried to exercise but I just keep quitting

8. I can’t afford a gym membership

7. I never see any changes in my body

6. I don’t know how to exercise

5. I want to exercise but I have to take care of my kids

4. I can’t stay motivated to continue working out

3. Every time I exercise, it hurts

2. I can’t seem to commit to an exercise routine

1. I don’t have timeSource: About.com

Make exercise enjoyable

Group fitness classes (YMCA, Adventure 212, Wellness Spa, Curves)

Do something you love to do such as bowling, swimming, or biking

Try Wii Fit or other active video games

At home fitness video or fitness channel on TV

Stay with exercise

Why some people quit… Boredom Don’t know what they are doing Pain/Soreness Lack of Variety Discouraged

What to do… Get a personal trainer Try something new Different training type Continue to go Bring a friend

Ask for help

Any fitness facility has trainers who would love to help you out

Seek out a professional Ask your friends, co-workers, or family

members Mention it to your doctor

Train as a family Family workouts Fitness facilities with day care Exercise videos Location based fitness

ShoppingWater parks

Exercise video games Good old fashion ways

FrisbeeBaseballBasketball

See a doctor When:

Soreness lingers for more then 4 days

You are having difficulty walking, sleeping, or doing daily activities

Pain is not getting better Why:

Serious problems can develop very quickly is an injury is not treated properly

The sooner you are treated, the sooner you can get back to 100%

Also…Avoid exercise pain by starting slow and gradually easing back into exercise

See a personal trainer to ensure you’re performing exercises correctly

Get serious

Plan exercise into your schedule Keep your “exercise” appointment 60 minutes a day (break up into four 15 min

segments if you have to) Use every trick in the book to get a few more

minutes of exercise each dayPark your car farther from the door

Take the stairs whenever possible

Walk or bike instead of driving Remember: Exercise will give you more energy