In most cases, I advocate for exercise. Moving your body keeps you healthy, and it boosts your spirits. So, why would I write an article about reasons not to exercise? Because there are actually valid reasons when it is best to skip a day, one week (or two) of exercise at certain times in your life.
I have worked in the health field long enough to know that exercising while ill can have negative effects on the body. Of course it's fine
I know you have probably heard it before, but one of the easiest ways you can boost heart health, starting right now, is by adding a little bit more movement to your every day routine.
It doesn't have to be a run or a bike ride. I'm talking about opening your front door and taking a short walk down to the end of the street and back again. It might take you five minutes. It might take you ten. But really, opening that door and taking that first step is the direction you need to start
The forecast in Wisconsin called for freezing temperatures and sporadic snow showers. As far as winters go, this had been an easy one, but for some reason I still had a pretty severe case of the winter blahs. To combat this state of mind, I tried a type of exercise I'd never done before. It involved a broom, a stone, and ice. You probably guessed from the title: I tried my hand at curling. No, this type of exercise didn't give me a vigorous cardio workout, but it did help me
Feeling trapped in your home by the wintery wind and the ever increasing mounds of snow outside your door? If so, you might want to try chasing the seasonal blues away by adding exercise to your daily routine. Don't worry; I'm not going to preach to you about the benefits of beginning a jogging or weight lifting program. I merely want to propose exercise as a simple solution - one aimed at lifting your sagging spirits.
Consider the following:
