Exercise is really the fountain of youth. If you don’t beleive me, try following these simple fitness tips and see how you feel.

1. Consistent Cardio. 30 minutes, 5 days a week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise. Work at a pace that allows you to talk freely; if you can sing, you’re not exercising hard enough. To get started, choose an activity you enjoy and do 10 minutes, 5 days a week. Then increase by 5 minutes each week until you’re doing 30 minutes at a time. Dividing your exercise into three 10-minute bouts throughout the day works, too.

2. Intervals.45 minutes, twice a week (moderate-paced cardio exercise interspersed with 1-minute speed bursts every 2 minutes). If you’re just starting out, do 20-second intervals, slowly building up to 1 minute as your endurance increases.

3. Weight Training. 20 minutes, twice a week. Dumbbells is really all you need. You can use light hand weights or weight machines at your gym. Both options are great and only one of them is a must.

4.  Yoga and/or Pilates. Try to fit in 2-3 sessions per week. These sessions can help lower your stress levels.

Try these tips for at least 6 weeks followed with a well balanced diet and I bet you will feel GREAT! Please consult with your physician before beginning an exercise and diet plan.

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