Movement - Exercise that Matters-Strength Training and Cardio

The Fourth Essential

"Nothing happens until something moves." Albert Einstein

Ready to Exercise?

Moving, your body is such an important component of any weight loss and wellness program.

If there were a “magic weight loss pill” this would be it. Over 65% of Americans are overweight. This is from eating too much and not moving enough. If you want to be:

• lean

• healthy

• vibrant

• happy

You absolutely must move your body if you want to lose weight and improve your health.

So many people associate exercise with pain. If you are one of them, it is time to stop.

Moving your body, can bring you so much pleasure and happiness. Think of all the wonderful things moving your body on a regular basis can do for you.

Not only will you look better, you will feel amazing. It is time to start loving yourself so much that you exercise everyday.

There are two different types of exercise to include in you weekly exercise plan:

Cardiovascular Exercise
If you want to lose weight and be healthier cardio is critical.

Strength Training
Strength training, also known as weight training or resistance training, is the best kept secret for losing fat.

You were so active-- running, jumping, hopping, twisting, dancing and laughing, oh were you laughing. (Laughing, what a great ab workout)

You loved to move, remember that?

Your parents would tell you to sit still, you just couldn’t, you had to move.

You instinctually knew moving made you happy and healthy.

It is time to get that back, that pure enjoyment and love of moving. It is time to play. It is time to move.Do things you enjoy.

Go for a walk in the park or the forest or the desert. Just walk and smile

Ride your bike and notice the flowers and sunshine.

Play tag. Freeze tag and kissing tag are always fun.

Dance, really dance. Put on the music and move your body.

Do as many push ups as you can just because it feels good to move your body.

Go for a swim and enjoy the way your body feels gliding through the water.

Get a Hula Hoop and move your hips.

Play!

What ever you do, have fun. When you enjoy your exercise you will stick to it. Sticking to it gets results.

Speaking of results

It is important to track the effectiveness of your exercise program. A great tool for tracking your progress is a bathroom scale. Yep, the scale can be your friend.