Need Some Exercise? See The Doctor Before You Go

Are you a couch potato? Do you sit at a computer all day at work, and then come home and plop yourself down on the couch and watch television while munching a bowl of chips and dip and enjoying a few beers? Maybe on your days off, you might surf the internet, watch some more TV, and lay around some more- maybe take a nap or two. You might visit the gym where you are locked into a contract for a monthly membership payment...and lounge in the pool.

The problem is that after years of sitting around on the couch and at your computer, you cannot simply put on your running shoes and hit the pavement especially if you are not only sedentary but also overweight. While exercise is something that can be helpful for your body and your mind it is also something that can be deadly if a person is not well enough for personal activity.

Making the decision to improve one's life by incorporating exercise into their daily life is a good decision; however, a visit to the doctor's office for a check up before such a crucial undertaking might be the wisest course of action. Exercise is beneficial only when someone is in reasonable condition to tolerate it. For those who have not engaged in such activity for some time, caution is advised. The doctor will advise if there are any health issues that must be attended to before proceeding.

Once you have gained approval from your doctor, you might want to consider hiring a personal trainer to help you get started. Without proper education in exercise techniques and discipline, injury can occur. Injuries can discourage you from continuing in your new healthy lifestyle.

A proper diet must accompany an exercise regimen. Proper nutrition is conducive to good health, an improved appearance, and superior functionality. Once your body becomes accustomed to an exercise routine, you may be pleasantly surprised and even inspired, to try to maximize your level of fitness.

A new exercise regimen should begin with short sessions and low intensity. As you progress, you can exercise for lengthier periods and increase the intensity. So get off that couch, turn off the television, see your doctor, put on your running shoes, and get with it! Just consider your current condition. If you are not in any condition to avoid potentially disastrous results, see the doctor first!