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ID:	3267
Author:	traymer
Title:	Workouts for Everyone to be Used Everyday
Article:	Today, we seem to be a nation of sedentary people. For as much as we go to work and chauffeur our kids here and there, when we return home, we do not do very much. New technology allows us to conduct much of our business from the comfort of our own home. I can use my laptop and the Internet to pay bills, shop for new clothes, conduct business, communicate with friends around the world, and play some games to pass the time. My butt stays firmly planted in a chair. Our bodies were made to move. The muscles need to be stretched and challenged in order to grow and change. If not, they suffer from atrophy. As the body ages, we lose about a pound of muscle a year when we hit the forty mark. Just think: you could be losing one of your best assets without a fight. Exercise is good for everyone. Physical activity can benefit each of us at any age. From infancy to old age, movement is important to a healthy body and a healthy mind. Yes, I mentioned the mind. The mind-body connection is real. Have you ever watched the reality show, The Biggest Loser? One of the benefits of losing weight that most of the contestants mention is feeling better about themselves. But, you do not have to watch the show to know what I am talking about. Obesity is an epidemic in this country. We are a fat nation that is killing themselves slowly with the combination of unhealthy foods and a sedentary lifestyle. If asked, we would all say that there was something about our bodies that we were not pleased with. If you are overweight, that dissatisfaction grows and with it comes a loss of confidence and self-esteem. Exercise releases chemicals called endorphins. We have all heard about endorphins. They are like a feel good bonus to all the sweating and heavy breathing. They change our minds and make us feel a little better. One thing about feeling good is that we do not want the feeling to end. To keep it up, the exercise must continue. So, having said all that, what is exercise? It is the way that we keep our bodies moving. Exercise improves our thought process by delivering more oxygen to the brain. There are all types of exercise that we can do to keep in shape, lose weight, and increase health. We use the word exercise to denote an organized physical activity. When someone says that they exercised in the morning, they mean that they set aside time to perform a routine. It could be done using equipment or just using your body as the instrument. Physical activity refers to all types of exercise and other activities that get the body moving. I can work in my yard for an hour and reap the health benefits. I did not exercise in the sense that I did a routine at a predetermined time. So get out and workout today About the author of this article: todd raymer health consultant brought to you by viva vitality proud distributors of gbg health and wellness products.
Category:	Health: Fitness: Muscle-Building
Date:	June 20, 2009 04:02:58 AM

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