Wake up, go to work, come home, take the kids to practice, eat dinner, watch the news, go to bed.  REPEAT.  Does this sound like your daily routine?  Did you make time to exercise today?  If you answer was no, please don’t tell me because you did not have time.  I have this conversation at least once a day with someone.  We are all busy, and exercise might be the last thing on our minds when there is work to be done around the house, or your favorite television show is premiering tonight.  Could I change your mind if I told you that regular exercise possible could make you live longer, feel better, and even help you to achieve your daily tasks fast and more efficient?

The minimum amount of time that you need to invest is 20-30 minutes 3 times per week.  This can be done at home while watching television, walking around the neighborhood, participating in a group exercise class, among many other things.

Because of your small investment of 1.5 hours a week of exercise, you can achieve this.

• Reduces the risk of dying prematurely.
• Reduces the chance of heart disease.
• Reduces the risk of developing diabetes.
• Reduces the risk of developing high blood pressure.
• Reduces the risk of developing colon cancer.
• Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety.
• Helps control weight.
• Helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints.

Take a look at these numbers and ask yourself if you fit into any of these categories
• 13.5 million people have coronary heart disease.
• 1.5 million people suffer from a heart attack in a given year.
• 8 million people have adult-onset (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes.
• 95,000 people are newly diagnosed with colon cancer each year.
• 250,000 people suffer from a hip fractures each year.
• 50 million people have high blood pressure.
• Over 60 million people (a third of the population) are overweight.
If you do, lets rethink about finding time to fit 1.5 hours of exercise into your weekly routine.  I promise you, that you will not regret it.

Stay Healthy,
Nic