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Saturday, January 26, 2008

Guidelines For Exercising At Home

You don't have to join the gym to be able to exercise. Why not stay in the comfort of your own home and lose weight for good. Below are some suggested exercises that are aimed to get you out of your chair and get a little home exercise. Although you can buy exercise equipment for the home, the only item that may need to be purchased are some dumbbells. These exercises are just a few of many, but will help firm, tone and keep you active. They will leave you able to carry out your daily tasks more easily. The exercises below are ideal for anyone who is new to exercise at home.

It's a good idea to check with a health professional and ask their opinion before undertaking any exercise, especially if it has been a while since you have undertaken any fitness program or exercise.

- Start off gently, and work within your comfort zone. Increase your effort gradually over several weeks.

- Maintain regular breathing throughout the exercises, try not to hold your breath - your muscles will need that oxygen!.

- Try to keep strict form with control, not using momentum.

Do not undertake any exercise if you are in pain or feeling unwell. If you feel faint, dizzy or unwell while exercising stop immediately.


Mobility Improvement Exercises

Exercises to improve mobility of the neck, shoulders, hips and ankles. Great exercises for those right at the start of their exercise program.



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