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                                             4 Tips to stay Active

Living an active life is important to staying healthy. Staying active helps to reduce your risk of conditions like heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Exercise has also been linked to improved mental health and cognitive function.

You don’t have to run around in other to stay active. Give your heart a workout, stay strong and maintain a healthy weight.

Here are some simple strategies for you to stay active on a daily.

Work your muscles

You don’t just need aerobic exercise. Resistance training or weight lifting is also important. This type of exercise helps strengthen your muscles and bones and improve your balance and coordination. This reduces your risk for osteoporosis. It also helps prevent injuries or falls.

Mind your spending

You can get a great workout at home for just pennies. Fitness DVDs are a great way to exercise, and many local libraries have copies you can borrow. Checking out different DVDs can be a great way to find new types of exercise you like.

Exercise classes of all different types are available on the internet for you. You can also get other home-friendly workouts that require no special equipment include;

 walking or jogging,

 dancing,

 squats,

 jumping jacks,

 push-ups,

 jumping rope.

Get your 30minutes

According to the Harvard School of Public Health, three 10-minute sessions are just as good as one longer session. For instance,

 10 minutes of dancing before work,

 a 10-minute walk around the parking lot at lunch,

 a 10-minute walk around the neighborhood as soon as you get home.

However, take precautions to avoid injuries, such as muscle strain. It’s better to work out a little less one day if it will help you do it again the next.

Stretch

Stretching after a workout should always be part of your routine. Stretching improves flexibility and range of motion. It may also cut your risk of injury or muscle cramps. 

Finally, stretching improves circulation throughout the body.