Hey, I'm Keri Glassman, here with some quick and simple tips to help you feel just a little
bit better. Exercise does not have to be long and boring. If you’re just starting out
and are having trouble picturing yourself spending hours in a gym, do not worry. You
don’t have to. Twice this week try something very hard for you, and do it-- but only for
one minute. You could break into a sprint while you’re on a walk, carry your groceries
up the stairs instead of using the elevator, or try out a jump rope. Surprising your body
with short bursts of a somewhat difficult activity can be a great way to start preparing
yourself for more intense workouts, if you’re careful not to overdo it, of course. And if
you’re not the type that's gonna workout for longer than a minute, and you're gonna
spend a lot more time on your couch --hopefully you won't-- it's still beneficial. It’s
a great way to get your heart rate up and work some muscles that may not be getting
a whole lot of action, which in itself is better for you, even if it doesn’t ever
lead to more intense, longer workouts. So remember: Twice a week, take one minute to
try something that’s physically hard for you. Challenging your body to do something
new, even something small for a short amount of time, is an excellent way to help yourself