This winter has been challenging. Our immune systems have been on sabbatical the last few years and they have certainly had a work-out this winter!! I am hearing from patients that as a result, the musculo-skeletal system has been missing the same work out. To remind us of the benefits: - Improved endurance for playing with the kids! - Reduced stress (lower cortisol levels in the body) - Endorphin release (happy hormones galore!) - Lower likelihood of injury - Management and prevention of health conditions ie Diabetes, heart disease and even some cancers - Improved heart health PLUS Lets face it, we just look and feel better with exercise!! Where to start? - Choose a low impact exercise that you ENJOY - Start gently, even 5-10 minutes per day. Don't go too hard to soon and scare yourself off! This also increases your risk of injury. Options: - Walking - Jog-walking ie walk for 2 minutes, jog for 2 minutes for 10 minutes. Increase to 3 minutes walk, 3 minutes jog the next week for a total of 12 minutes and so on - Cycling - Kicking a ball with your children - Throwing and catching with someone or against the wall - Pilates - Swimming - Join a summer league team (but remember to do some sport specific prep work) Remember that 10 minutes of SOMETHING is BETTER THAN NOTHING!!!!!
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