Exercising regularly is a lot
like saving money—even small
amounts, invested over time,
can yield big rewards. With the
holidays quickly approaching,
you might stress over not having
enough time for exercise.
Yet just 30 minutes of regular, moder-
ate physical activity each day lowers your
risks for many life-threatening conditions,
including:
»
Heart disease and heart attack;
»
High blood pressure;
»
High cholesterol;
»
Overweight or obesity;
»
Diabetes;
»
Stroke;
»
Some cancers.
Physical activity also strengthens your
heart, lungs, muscles and bones, which,
in turn, gives you more energy and
flexibility. Exercise can also improve your
mood, help you handle holiday stress
and even allow you to sleep better.
MAKING YOUR MOVE
For Stacy Lumpkin of Mobile, a new
guaranteed-results program oered at
Infirmary Health fitness centers has
significantly improved her overall well-
being. After losing 13 pounds in four
weeks, Lumpkin says she has never felt
better.
“I’ve learned how to balance working
out and eating properly,” she adds. “As
a result, my cholesterol dropped, and I
have more energy than before.”
Through the program, participants
meet with a personal trainer to deter-
mine the results they wish to achieve and
how to maintain accountability. They are
encouraged to keep a log of everything
they eat and drink. Once participants
increase their cardio endurance, more
vigorous activities to improve heart
and lung function are incorporated,
including:
»
Brisk walking on the treadmill;
»
Arc trainer;
»
Rower.
GET APPROVAL
Before beginning a regular exercise
routine, talk with your doctor to
determine the best activities for you. If
you have been relatively inactive, start
slowly. Your goal is to exercise for 30 to
60 minutes most days of the week.
Remember—every little bit counts.
If you can’t walk for 30 minutes, three
10-minute walks give you the same
health benefits.
For more information on the
guaranteed-results program,
contact the Infirmary fitness center
most convenient to you:
• ProHealth Fitness Center, Mobile,
251-435-2010;*
• Thomas Health & Fitness Center,
Fairhope, 251-279-1684;
• North Baldwin Infirmary
Fitness Center, Bay Minette,
251-937-9099.*
The registration fee is waived for
participants who join before Dec. 15.
*Free childcare available at these facilities.
EXERCISE:
A
GUARANTEED INVESTMENT
IN GOOD HEALTH
Yet just 30 minutes of regular, moder-
ate physical activity each day lowers your
risks for many life-threatening conditions,
including:
Heart disease and heart attack;
»
High blood pressure;
»
High cholesterol;
»
Overweight or obesity;
»
Diabetes;
»
Stroke;
»
Some cancers.
Physical activity also strengthens your
heart, lungs, muscles and bones, which,
in turn, gives you more energy and
flexibility. Exercise can also improve your
mood, help you handle holiday stress
and even allow you to sleep better.
For Stacy Lumpkin of Mobile, a new
guaranteed-results program oered at
Infirmary Health fitness centers has
significantly improved her overall well-
being. After losing 13 pounds in four
weeks, Lumpkin says she has never felt
better.
“I’ve learned how to balance working
out and eating properly,” she adds. “As
a result, my cholesterol dropped, and I
have more energy than before.”
Through the program, participants
meet with a personal trainer to deter-
mine the results they wish to achieve and
how to maintain accountability. They are
vigorous activities to improve heart
and lung function are incorporated,
including:
»
Brisk walking on the treadmill;
»
Arc trainer;
Rower.
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