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This week, we challenge you to create a plan for the week.
Many doctors recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. If you exercise at least 30 minutes per day for 5 days, you can help prevent diseases as well as increase your cardiovascular health. Not only does exercise help with physical health, but it can reduce your stress levels and improve your mood as well!
Here are some tips to make sure you fit in 150 minutes of activity this week:
- Make workout appointments with yourself to schedule your workouts.
- Add them to your calendar!
- Pack your bags the night before so you’re ready.
“The benefits of regular exercise are proven. It can do wonders for your overall health,” said Dr. James Turek, a family medicine physician at Tidelands Health.
Creating a schedule for the week will help you identify the times that you can work in working out.
Week 13 #HealthyHabits Challenge: Celebrate and Keep Going!
Week 12 #HealthyHabits Challenge: Walk 10,000 steps every day.
Week 11 #HealthyHabits Challenge: Stretch for 15 minutes each day.
Week 10 #HealthyHabits Challenge: Focus on serving sizes.
Week 9 #HealthyHabits Challenge: Bring your water bottle with you everywhere
Week 8 #HealthyHabits Challenge: Cook 5 Dinners at Home this Week.
Week 7 #HealthyHabits Challenge: Sleep for 8 hours 3 nights in a row (or more!)
Week 6 #HealthyHabits Challenge: Try a new cardio exercise
Week 5 #HealthyHabits Challenge: Tell yourself everyday: be patient
Week 4 #HealthyHabits Challenge: Get a workout buddy or accountability partner
Week 3 #HealthyHabitsChallenge: Create a plan for the week
Week 2 #HealthyHabits Challenge: Keep a Food Journal
