Exercising help keep the immune system running in condition and keeps our metabolism raring to go. The good news is that there is such a variety of exercise and fitness options that everyone should be able to find something that is enjoyable and effective. The natural stimulus for the healing process is active exercise, done in a controlled, gradual and progressive manner. Movement distributes nutrients into the disc space and soft tissues. There are a lot of ways to exercise but here are a few that can be done at home or in your surrounding.
Walking, it’s wonderful to get outside and enjoy the scenery around you while you exercise. However, if the weather has other ideas, you can just as easily get an effective walking workout at home. If you have a flight of stairs, go up and down them a few times. This will help to tone up your legs, while getting some low impact aerobic exercise as well. walking also helps build strength in muscle groups that hold your body upright, brings nutrients to the spinal structures, improves flexibility, and increases the production of pain-fighting endorphins.
Crunches, The best exercise for building up and strengthening abdominal muscles. When you’re just getting started, don’t worry about getting your head all the way up. So long as you’re going up until you feel the stretching of the muscles, you will see some benefit.
Jogging In Place, Jogging is a great exercise for your heart. You can jog in place at home while watching TV or listening to music. The only equipment you will require is a good pair of shoes, to eliminate any stress to your legs. All you do is stand at one place and jog
Squats, These are wonderful exercises for your legs and buttocks. You can even just try these by sitting and standing up again from a regular chair, if you’re finding them to be too difficult. As long as you’re able to do a few repetitions, you will be providing some benefit to your body.
Light Weight Lifting, No, you don’t need to go out and buy expensive weights for this! Just use whatever you can find in your house. Start out with something lighter, such as a can of milk, and work yourself up to heavier items. You can use milk jugs, laundry detergent bottles or even water jugs.
Dancing, Dancing is a wonderful exercise, which is great for your heart. Not only that, but it can lift your spirits as well, and give your overall feeling a boost.
Getting some exercise is important, but you don’t need to go out and join a gym, paying a large amount in membership fees each month. You don’t even need the expensive equipment in order to give your body an effective workout. Use what you have in your house, and work out in the comfort of your home. You will be more likely to keep up with the exercises when you’re comfortable, so just get up and start exercising.
Author : Porcia Oforiwaa Ofori
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