Editor’s Note: David Bennett is a certified personal trainer.
A healthy lifestyle is an important foundation for lifelong happiness. Unfortunately, it can’t be attained through a magic pill or temporary fixes.
Regular exercise and a nutritious diet are the best ways to reduce the likelihood of chronic health problems, such as heart disease, cognitive impairment, diabetes, and cancer. They will also make you look and feel better now and in the years ahead.
Many people believe they do not have enough time to exercise on a regular basis because their schedules are too full. This could not be farther from the truth. Fifteen to 45 minutes of light exercise, a few times a week, is enough to see significant improvement to your health.
Join one of the many intramural sports teams, play catch, take a few laps around the yard. It may be tough to motivate, but it comes down to a choice between comfort now or comfort for the rest of your life.
The best way to start a fitness program is to set some goals. Start with something small and achievable. Walk or jog five laps three days a week, for example, then gradually increase the frequency and number of laps.
Before any strenuous exercise, be sure you are cleared by a doctor if you have any chronic health problems.
Think about it: comfort now or comfort for the next few decades. The choice is yours.