Join a gym?

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It's almost swimsuit season! Oh my! So, I've been toying with the idea of joining a gym and starting to work-out. Then I remind myself that I have never fully utilized a gym membership in my life!
There are many reasons why joining a gym right now would be good. For one thing, I've noticed that most of them have dropped their prices and are no longer asking for a contract. If you find this is the case, gyms have great equipment, personal trainers for hire, and nutrition advice. If you think you will actually go, then now would be the time.
In my case, I think I realized long ago when I was home with small children that going to the gym just wasn't going to be an option for me. Money was also a consideration as I was a stay-at-home mom. What are the other options for staying in shape if a gym membership isn't your cup of tea?
There are many books at the local library on health and fitness. You can also check out an exercise DVD at the library. Netflix is another option, you can rent an exercise DVD and try it out for as long as you want before investing the money to purchase it. Also, there are many websites that you can find that will have demonstrations of how to properly work-out even in a home setting.
One thing I've always done is try to walk every single day for at least thirty minutes. And on the days that I am fortunate enough to meet a friend for a walk, sometimes we walk for an hour and a half because we are having such a good time, it doesn't even feel like exercise!
I'm actually starting to think about scheduling "walking meetings", especially with the business I'm in or even when I am mentoring women in business, a walk would be a great way to connect!
So, whether you are working this week or training women in business, I hope these reminders will help you stay focused on your own health goals and ways to meet those goals!
Lynda Waldron, Health Coach
www.takecontrolnow.tsfl.com