perature rising — but your body most defi nitely will. If you exercise outdoors in the
heat, use caution and common sense to prevent heat-related illnesses and remember to
Fit for Life
stay hydrated!
Next important fact we have all heard and ignored - Exercise really does combat
By Lee Cirillo,
chronic diseases. I know some of you out there are worried about heart disease. And
Co-owner of Fitness Together
I am promising you regular exercise might be the exact way to take on these worries.
Regular exercise can help you prevent or at the bare minimum manage high blood
pressure. Without a doubt your cholesterol will benefi t, too. Regularly exercising will
If Not Now, When?
help boost high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or what is known as the “good,” cholesterol
all the while helping to decrease the low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or the infamous
It’s coming… there is no way to stop it…. In a little over 2 weeks to be exact!!
“bad,” cholesterol. The crazy thing is that these two things happen and your blood fl ows
What exactly am I talking about you ask??? Summer!!! Now what? You promised
more smoothly and lowers the buildup of plaques in your arteries and we don’t have
yourself you would drop the weight to get back in that bathing suit; you swore you were
to be doctors to know that equals GOOD NEWS!!
going to take your shirt off at the beach this summer; sleeveless shirts were going to
In addition, regular exercise has been proven to help you prevent or reverse type-2
fi nally be back in your wardrobe. Let me guess, these were your thoughts exactly and
diabetes, osteoporosis and even certain types of cancer.
none of it is going to happen. I am here to tell you its ok and you are not alone.
Last but certainly not least, my favorite and much needed is that exercising improves
It is estimated that 7.5 million adolescents and 8.5 million American adults are
ones mood.
becoming overweight. Emphasis on the word BECOMING – meaning there is time,
I know I cannot be the only one that needs to blow off some steam after a really
we can still turn this around!!!
stressful day at work? A great workout at the gym or even a brisk 30-minute walk can
Starting a fi tness program is one of the best things you can do not only for your
help anyone calm down.
physical wellbeing but your mental wellbeing as well. When you design your fi tness
What actually happens is that exercise stimulates a multitude of brain chemicals,
program, consider your fi tness goals. Be realistic when thinking about your fi tness likes
which may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed than you were before you worked
and dislikes, most importantly take special note of all your personal barriers to fi tness.
out. Oh and lets not forget that you will look better and feel better when you exercise
Now I know we have all heard the benefi ts of physical activity a million times
regularly, therefore boosting the self-confi dence and improve your self-esteem. Who
but I am not sure who was actually listening. Here goes my attempt to break though
doesn’t get in a better mood just reading that? Exercise has even been known to reduce
that invisible fi tness barrier and help all of those that want to be out on the beach this
feelings of depression and anxiety in willing participants.
summer, strutting their stuff!!
Starting a fi tness program is a really important decision, but it really doesn’t have to
Ok, let’s get the fi rst big one out of the way - Exercise WILL help you manage your
be an overwhelming one. Make sure to plan carefully and always, always pace yourself.
weight and drop those excess pounds. Trade some couch time now that all the shows
You can make fi tness a healthy habit and make a true lifestyle change that lasts your
are off for the summer and start walking or engage in other physical activities that you
lifetime.
enjoy.
About Fitness Together:
This one really is a no-brainer. Exercising burns calories and the more intensely you
Since Fitness Together’s opening on December 4, 2006, people of all ages have reaped
exercise, the more calories you burn and this makes it easier it is to keep your weight
the benefi ts of their unique fi tness program. Fitness Together, located in Port Jefferson is
under control. We are not talking major blocks of time being set aside for working out.
a one-on-one personal training studio, offering individual attention and proven results
Simple changes, take the stairs instead of the elevator. Walk during your lunch break.
to their clients. Through the use of Fitness Together’s two fully-equipped training suites
Do jumping jacks or crunches during commercials. If you really want to get wild and
and a cardiovascular training area, clients have taken their health and fi tness to the
crazy with yourself, turn off the TV and take a brisk walk around your neighborhood.
next level. Fitness Together’s trainers develop individually customized, results-oriented
Dedicated workout regimens are great, but increasing your activity throughout the day
programs to help clients achieve their goals through weight and resistance training,
helps you burn calories, too.
muscular endurance, muscular training and nutrition counseling. Visit Fitness Together
In the excitement of all this new outdoor activity you might not notice the tem-
on the web at www.fi tnesstogetherportjeff.com
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