Incorporating exercise into any lifestyle can prove to be extremely challenging. But, if you are serious about leading a healthier life exercise is essential! You need to find what is right for you,your body, and your schedule. Challenging your body to move does reap benefits:
1. More control over body weight
2. Prevention of heart disease and diseases
3. Improved mood
4. An Energy boost
Developing a personal fitness plan is key. Ask yourself "What do I want to be able to do physically that I cannot accomplish now?" Do you want to be able to walk two miles without stopping? Or maybe you would like to compete in a triathlon some day.Write down a long term exercise goal and figure out what you need to do to get there.
Maybe you don't desire to have a long term exercise goal. You just want to start moving and maintain the motivation to. Keeping exercise fun is the long term goal. Fitness classes can prove to be incredibly worth while. Also, having an exercise partner can really make a difference. Having someone to motivate you or, more importantly, having someone to motivate.
Here are some quizzes I came across that help to find what type of exercise is best for you:
http://exercise.about.com/od/exerciseforbeginners/a/quizbythebook.htm
http://just-for-mom.quiz.kaboose.com/27-what-exercise-is-right-for-you/7
http://www.wholeliving.com/quiz/whats-your-workout-personality
Here are some quizzes I came across that help to find what type of exercise is best for you:
http://exercise.about.com/od/exerciseforbeginners/a/quizbythebook.htm
http://just-for-mom.quiz.kaboose.com/27-what-exercise-is-right-for-you/7
http://www.wholeliving.com/quiz/whats-your-workout-personality