![]() |
||||
Exercise: Starting Up and Sticking With It
The key to being successful, both short term and long term, is to do what works for you. Set Goals As you progress, small goals should continue to grow into larger goals until ultimately you reach your long term goal. Write down each goal, and check them off as you achieve each one. Not only will this remind you of your accomplishment, but it will continue to push you to make newer, more challenging goals. Schedule Exercise Choose the Right Activities It's important to understand that exercise comes in all shapes and forms. Physical activity, whether it's hiking in a park, swimming laps, or participating in a yoga class, is exercise. When planning your activities, keep it simple: The best workouts are those that incorporate some strengthening components (weights or resistance bands), aerobic components (running, swimming, biking), and flexibility components (stretching). Always begin with a few minutes of warm up and end with a few minutes of cool down, and keep in mind to work at your own pace. There are a lot of factors to consider when starting a workout routine. Remember to use the information above as a guideline to get started. If you feel overwhelmed, scale back, DO NOT QUIT! The Community & Recreation Center located at 1551 Mayview Road is open to both Upper St. Clair and surrounding community residents. For more information, visit our website at www.twpusc.org/crc/crc-home or call (412) 221-1099. Melissa Mattucci Lindberg is Marketing/Membership Services Supervisor. ![]() |
![]() |
![]() ![]()
|
||
![]() Western Pennsylvania Guide to Good Health. All rights reserved. |