Exercise is really anything that makes the moving parts of our bodies move. Our bodies are designed to move quite vigorously, and without regular movement, nothing works properly. Exercise used to be an integral part of life: chasing down dinner, digging for vegetables or climbing trees for fruit, gave us plenty of activity, and used most of our muscles. Driving to work, sitting at a computer all day, then pushing the button on the microwave just doesn’t give us the same effects. So we need to add some variety to our movement.exercise is all about looking and feeling good. While that is certainly one outcome, it’s not the main purpose at all. To work efficiently many of the important systems of the body rely on movement.
The lymphatic system has no pump, and relies on muscle movement to circulate the lymph fluid which carries waste away from the cells.
Joints rely on movement to get lubricated; without it, they become stiff and sore, and in time we lose our ability to bend, twist or even walk.
The brain relies on movement in muscles to keep the nerves sending messages back and forth between it and all parts of the body. Without your brain telling you, you won’t know how to lift one foot after the other when you walk or how to swat the fly on your nose.
Our skeleton is held together by lots of muscles, tendons and ligaments. When healthy and toned, they keep the bones in their appointed places, and we stay upright. Without that support, we’d fall in a heap or blow over in a stiff breeze.
Yoga is perfect. It’s intelligent exercise, and it uses every part of you, including your mind. You can do it at your own level.
Dancing is wonderful, and has so many side benefits. You might end up with a social life as well.
Take up a sport – tennis, soccer, martial arts; anything weight-bearing.
Gardening is great so long as you do a bit more than pull an occasional weed.
Join a gym with classes to suit your level. Start gently, then for great results get serious with a personal trainer. You can have fun and make new friends.
If all else fails – housework. It’s actually quite a good workout, and the bonus is a sparkling clean house.
We need to be serious about adding regular exercise into our lives. Our bodies rely on it to function well. It’s shown to reduce the risk of all types of serious disease, and we’re guaranteed the pay-off of looking and feeling fantastic.

Exercise is really anything that makes the moving parts of our bodies move. Our bodies are designed to move quite vigorously, and without regular movement, nothing works properly. Exercise used to be an integral part of life: chasing down dinner, digging for vegetables or climbing trees for fruit, gave us plenty of activity, and used most of our muscles. Driving to work, sitting at a computer all day, then pushing the button on the microwave just doesn’t give us the same effects. So we need to add some variety to our movement.exercise is all about looking and feeling good. While that is certainly one outcome, it’s not the main purpose at all. To work efficiently many of the important systems of the body rely on movement.
The lymphatic system has no pump, and relies on muscle movement to circulate the lymph fluid which carries waste away from the cells.
Joints rely on movement to get lubricated; without it, they become stiff and sore, and in time we lose our ability to bend, twist or even walk.
The brain relies on movement in muscles to keep the nerves sending messages back and forth between it and all parts of the body. Without your brain telling you, you won’t know how to lift one foot after the other when you walk or how to swat the fly on your nose.
Our skeleton is held together by lots of muscles, tendons and ligaments. When healthy and toned, they keep the bones in their appointed places, and we stay upright. Without that support, we’d fall in a heap or blow over in a stiff breeze.
Yoga is perfect. It’s intelligent exercise, and it uses every part of you, including your mind. You can do it at your own level.
Dancing is wonderful, and has so many side benefits. You might end up with a social life as well.
Take up a sport – tennis, soccer, martial arts; anything weight-bearing.
Gardening is great so long as you do a bit more than pull an occasional weed.
Join a gym with classes to suit your level. Start gently, then for great results get serious with a personal trainer. You can have fun and make new friends.
If all else fails – housework. It’s actually quite a good workout, and the bonus is a sparkling clean house.
We need to be serious about adding regular exercise into our lives. Our bodies rely on it to function well. It’s shown to reduce the risk of all types of serious disease, and we’re guaranteed the pay-off of looking and feeling fantastic.