Did you know that a scheduled fitness routine is the best way to
stay healthy and fit? Plan to run or walk with your pet everyday, at
the same time of the day. Do this until it becomes a habit. You’ll
want to wear sport apparel that’s comfortable and breathable.
Make sure your pet is comfortable. Watch the weather. You and
your pet don’t want to be too hot or too cold. It would be a good idea
to run in the morning or in the evening. Running or walking in the
morning energizes you for the day. Running or walking at night can
help you fall sleep and sleep through the night. Your body will adjust
to your set schedule. You might want to start out in small segments
and build up in accordance with your fitness level. Start with 15
minutes to 20 minutes and build up to 30 minutes to 40 minutes after a
month or two.
Drink water or hydrate your pet and your body after your workout.
Two glasses is enough. Tepid water, water at room temperature uses
less energy, your body uses it more efficiently than cold water. The
old saying drink 8 glasses of water a day is true. Drink water through
out the day. Adding lemon or lime juice gives your body extra vitamin
C and it makes the water taste better too.
What are the benefits of a fun habit of running and walking your
pet in the morning or at night? You will benefit from added oxygen
volume, toned up muscles, your heart will work more efficiently and
you’ll look and feel great. Guess what? The same benefits you
achieve, your pet will benefit from too. Start your habit today!
Karen Sargent is the creator and designer of a web site for women’s sport apparel. She’s a physical educator and health teacher in a public school system in Illinois.
[http://www.womensportapparel.com]
