Going Green for a Healthier You in 2009

Going Green with your health should start with exercise. The type of exercise depends on your likes and dislikes and the level of fitness you want to achieve. An older person will exercise less strenuously than someone in their twenties. Do you want to invest in equipment or where you will work-out, are membership dues to a gym something you want to add to your budget these are all things you need to take into consideration. If you choose something that you don't like to do, you aren't going to keep doing it for a long period of time and once again your goals will be put aside, so give some thought to what type of exercise fits in with your personality and your budget for example if you don't like jogging, you aren't going to get up at 6 AM and go running. If you are having trouble deciding what to do you can start by simply walking. No special equipment is needed and you can start immediately and move on from there.

Walking is great exercise, as it suits all levels of fitness. Anyone can start a walking program at any time; it's normally the intensity and the duration that differs. Walking is also a social exercise and can be done with a partner. A great idea for a couple to spend quality time together walking at night after dinner instead of sitting down in front of the tv. Walking with a partner also makes time go by faster. No matter what exercise you choose, you should start at a low level of intensity and build it up over a period of weeks, which is essential to the longevity of your exercise program. If you start off too hard, you could end up with an injury as well as getting bored if you are not pushing yourself to some higher degree.

Start off by walking for 10 to 15 minutes each day, more depending on how much exercise you are used to, increase your time or distance as you feel comfortable. Is there a family member or neighbor who would be interested in walking with you? Buddy systems keep you twice as motivated. Change the direction you walk for added interest. Walking is the ideal way to exercise if you are one of the millions who are cutting back expenses this year.