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ONLiNE Try: A spin or dance class Why it will work: Matching your workout to your energy level will get you superior results. Anytime you’re feeling particularly motivated, take full advantage of it. On those days, sign up for that high-intensity spin class or take Zumba, a Latininspired dance class. Or take any activity you enjoy to that next level. Really giving it your all when you’re feeling good will help make up for those lazier days. ENERGETIC IF YOU’RE: Our staff of fitness experts will help you develop a custom program to help you on your way to a more active lifestyle. Check out www.nmhs.net/wellness_ centers.php to find a Wellness Center near you. Start Getting Fit Today The Time Is Right People ask what is the best time of day to exercise. Late afternoon, says the American Council on Exercise, but the reason is more complicated than you think. The council’s website reports that the best time of day to work out is when your body temperature is at its highest, which for most of us tends to be in the late afternoon. Exercising during this time means you may have a more productive workout as your muscles are already warm, reaction time is quicker, and strength is at its peak. Of course, that doesn’t mean you should rebuff getting buff if you’re busy most afternoons. What’s important is to find a time that works for you, says Hank Boerner, director of the NMMC Wellness Centers in Tupelo, Pontotoc and Baldwyn. “Some people exercise better in the morning, some in the afternoon. What’s important is that you establish a routine.” UNMOTIVATED IF YOU’RE: Try: Going for a walk Why it will work: Maybe you can’t bear to drag yourself out of bed to brush your teeth, get dressed, drive to the gym and work out, but persuading yourself to slip on some shoes and walk around the block is reasonable. “You don’t even need to walk very fast,” says Matthews. “Just do something to get the blood ﬂowing.” Once you get out there, you may become more motivated. Try varying the speed, Matthews suggests. Walk at a moderate pace for ﬁve minutes and then alternate with one minute of power walking. Before you know it, you’ll be strolling around the block a second time, Rodriguez says. Vim & Vigor · SPRI NG 2011 15 http://www.nmhs.net/wellness_centers.php http://www.nmhs.net/wellness_centers.php

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Spring 2011 - North Mississippi

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2011 - North Mississippi
Table of Contents
Opening Thoughts
Pump It Up
Heart of the Matter
Every Minute Counts
A Workout for Every Mood
Don’t Fail Your Heart
If Your Bones Could Talk
Healthy Travels
Over 40 and Fabulous
Do-It-Yourself Health?
Fighting Words
Balancing Act
Giving & Getting
Brighten Up
Welcome Aboard
Catch the Spirit

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2011 - North Mississippi