Exercise for everyday life

September 20, 2007

It’s easy to come up with reasons not to exercise. <separator></separator>“I’m too busy.”<separator></separator>“I can’t afford the membership to a health club.”<separator></separator>“It’s too hard.”<separator></separator>If these anti-exercise mantras sound familiar, it may be time for an attitude adjustment. “Get Moving - Exercise for Everyday Life” is the topic of a free noon lecture to be presented Wednesday, Sept. 26, at the ASU Downtown Phoenix campus Mercado by Karen S. Danner, founder and CEO of Love Yourself Well in Chandler. <separator></separator>Many people think that they have to engage in a major workout to reap benefits from exercise. But it doesn’t need to be so daunting; even changing simple habits count. People need to adjust the way they think about exercise and incorporate activity into their daily lives, Danner says. <separator></separator>“It really is about establishing some kind of practice, no matter what it is,” she says. <separator></separator>Working exercise habits into daily life is easier when individuals understand how good it is for them. <separator></separator>“There are so many small things that are so beneficial,” Danner says. <separator></separator>Taking the stairs, walking and doing simple exercises are just a few of the activities that will have people feeling better about themselves while their physical health improves. <separator></separator>Sometimes it’s just a matter of putting on a pair of tennis shoes and going out the door instead of watching television. If it’s too hot to walk outside, try mall walking. <separator></separator>“There’s a whole (walking) community out there,” Danner says. “The bottom line is that you started something.” <separator></separator>RSVP to <a href="mailto:ASUlectures@asu.edu">ASUlectures@asu.edu</a>. Please leave your name, telephone number and the title of the lecture. The Mercado is located at 502 E. Monroe St.<separator></separator>

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