No Downside to Exercise

Exercise.  You have to make yourself exercise so you can be stronger and so you will develop stamina.


I know what it's like to want a break, but there are times when we cant leave poor health alone.


Does exercise have to be boring drudgery?  I say, no it does not.


Riding a bicycle, playing in the yard with the dog, gardening, yard work, and hiking are a few things you might try.


Sometimes you can combine activities to create even more interest for yourself.  You could ride your bike to the beach, then hike a little, or go swimming.


You could  walk your kids or grand kids to the park and take pictures.  


If you are wheelchair bound, you can do stuff to keep your body and mind active.


Have you ever thought of painting?   How about writing poetry.  Maybe you could learn a few exercises using items around your home as weights.


You could, for example, use a broom as a bar-bell.  With 2 hands lift the broom over head and down.  Repeat 10 to 20 times.  You could move it side to side, and push it out in front of you parallel to the floor... then bring it back to your chest.


You could use liquid washing powder and 'curl' it.  When we say curl, we mean you'll hold your bottle down at your upper leg with your arm strait... and you'll lift it, bending at your elbow, holding your elbow in a fixed location at your side.  You'll then lower the bottle back down.  You could press it up over head a few times and remember to switch hands and exercise the other arm.


Exercise is good for the mind and body.  While walking or riding your bike, you 'll have time to contemplate problems at home.  You'll have time to organize your thoughts and you gain the energy to deal with issues at home.


In most cases, there is no downside to exercise.  I highly recommend it.