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Take A Break
Our mission here at AthleteInMe.com® is to encourage you to exercise more. Indeed, your health depends on it!
So, why would I be telling you to "take a break?"
For many people (myself included!), doing the same thing week after week, month after month is simply mind-numbing. Also, some athletes don't know when to rest. Distance runners run until they're exhausted and fatigued, which compromises their immune system and makes them more susceptible to colds and other respiratory bugs. Gymnasts and football players push through the pain until they develop stress fractures in their feet and serious knee problems. And so on......
Yes, a rest once in a while is not only good for your body, but it's also good for your mind. You'll develop a fresh hunger for what you really like. In my case, it's tennis. I haven't played in several months -- due to some personal issues that demanded all my attention -- and I am ready to get back on the courts!
Remember, you don't have to put yourself through a grueling exercise program to stay healthy. Find something you like and do it several times per week. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends 30-45 minutes of exercise on 5-7 days per week, but, hey, anything is better than nothing, right?
AthleteInMe.com® can be your ally in improving your health. If you are a do-it-yourselfer, simply by reading our review articles, and reading several of the books we recommend may provide all the information you need to design your own fitness program.
If you need some guidance or motivation, sign up for our Online Fitness & Wellness Counseling Service. We can develop a plan for you and get you going in the right direction in a few short months!
We'll even send you one of our AthleteInMe.com® T-shirts. You can post your pic to our GALLERY! and show others that there really is an "athlete" inside!
Stan Reents, PharmD
Editor In Chief
Certified Personal Trainer
Fitness & Wellness Coach
November 2009
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