exercise tips

Hiring a Personal Trainer

One of the best options for designing an exercise program is to get advice from a personal trainer. It's true that hiring a trainer can be expensive over a long period of time; a short-term consultation, however, can provide you with a lot of information and tailor-made suggestions for a modest cash outlay. Even a couple of sessions can clarify a lot of issues, ease your anxieties, and give you expert recommendations about the equipment you need and the procedures you should follow. Many personal trainers will help you become

Find Some Exercise You Can Enjoy

Unfortunately, many people associate exercise with work. They can't imagine doing any kind of exercise for fun. This is often true for people who are overweight. Yet at Structure House, I often see people's faces light up when they sample new kinds of exercise and realize that they actually enjoy them. They realize that exercise can be a kind of play - not just laborious "working out." When they walk the Duke Trail in Durham, Structure House participants talk, laugh, and focus on one another, enjoying the time to socialize with the walk.

Exercising When Everything Hurts: Smart and Safe Ways for Sedentary Adults to Get Active

It's no secret that diet and exercise are key components of a healthy lifestyle. But while almost everyone seems capable of reducing their caloric intake or making better menu choices, if you're severely overweight or have been sedentary for a long period of time, is it realistic - or even wise - for you to follow an exercise plan?


The short answer is "yes." And in almost every case, the longer answer is "definitely."



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