| An exercise and fitness program does not have | | | | swimming. Do what you enjoy! |
| to be work and can be enjoyable. It can be fun if | | | | A good exercise and fitness program can be as |
| you base it on the activities you enjoy. | | | | simple as walking. Taking a brisk walk around your |
| Many Americans are now taking exercise and | | | | neighborhood or through the park or along a |
| fitness seriously. With the increase of obesity and | | | | scenic route will get the heart pumping. Oh, it is |
| Type II diabetes, exercise and fitness has | | | | raining! Take your walk. Put a CD on your portable |
| become a reaction against the sedentary lifestyle | | | | player or plug the earphones into your MP3. Do |
| many of us lead. Inactivity can create potential | | | | not forget the umbrella! The walk can be |
| risks such as gaining weight and becoming obese. | | | | invigorating. |
| This condition leads not only to Type II diabetes | | | | Walking has become so popular that there are |
| but it also raises our cholesterol level (LDL). | | | | magazines and walking clubs. Many senior centers |
| The number of people diagnosed with Type II | | | | have walking programs. Some have agreements |
| diabetes has been growing steadily. Doctors | | | | with local malls. The club gets access to the mall |
| usually recommend that patients develop a | | | | before it is opened and get to walk around. Or, |
| program of exercise and fitness because physical | | | | some go early so they can be there when the |
| activity helps to control both blood sugar levels | | | | doors open, before the mall gets crowded. Some |
| and cholesterol. | | | | clubs take trips to different places for walks. You |
| Exercise and fitness programs vary but should | | | | get to enjoy the beautiful scenery, have a nice |
| definitely be based on your interests. Some | | | | lunch, and share the companionship of others. |
| people prefer gyms and athletic clubs. If you are | | | | Developing an exercise and fitness program will |
| on a weight loss program and have a buddy, | | | | lead to a longer and healthier life. The important |
| working out together at a gym will be | | | | thing about any exercise and fitness program is |
| encouragement for both of you. Athletic clubs or | | | | that it be an activity you enjoy. |
| sports gyms have courts for racquetball and | | | | Starting a program is easy. Staying motivated to |
| squash. You get to meet people with similar | | | | continue is the hard part. It is only through a good |
| interest and get a good workout. | | | | exercise and fitness program that you can |
| If your interest is in team sports, joining a bowling | | | | transform a sedentary life into a healthy active |
| league or softball team will be a good activity. | | | | one. |
| Other sports activities include golf, tennis, and | | | | |