Congratulations! You've joined the growing number of Texans who are adding physical activity and exercise to their daily routines. Proper nutrition and daily physical activity are the best investments you can make for better health!
Exercising doesn't require you to join a gym or buy expensive gear. Anyone can safely do some form of physical activity at little to no cost. Here are 11 principles you should follow to be successful:
Yes, there are four types of exercise to help you gain health benefits:
The 10 Percent Rule: never increase your program (the distance you’re walking or running, or the amount of weight you’re lifting) by more than 10 percent a week.
You may need weights to do many of the exercises listed in the strength and balance section of this handbook, but you don't necessarily need expensive equipment. You can buy inexpensive weights at discount stores or make your own with just a few household items. The information below shows you how to create serviceable homemade weights and convert container volume to weight.
You will need:
Select the container size (quart, half gallon, gallon) and the type of container (milk, juice, detergent). Clean out container. Fill with water to desired weight.
You will need:
Stuff sock with beans or rice, leaving enough space on the ends so you can tie around your ankle or wrist and keep the filler from coming out.
Updated: December 12, 2011