Its time to move. Yes exercise. Did you know 68% of adult Australians do no exercise. Somewhat of an alarming statistic. People seem so busy nowadays that we have let go of the basics. No matter how technologically advanced we become, the fact is that humans are meant to move. Too much sitting is one of the worst things for your health.
So what is the best exercise. I remember when I was younger, you didn’t see people running. A guy in the seventies decided he would start running, and it really took off. Cycling has also taken favourite. If you enjoy doing these, keep it up. They are good for cardiovascular system
For those who say they have no time, just ten minutes a day of certain exercise is sufficient. The experts to take a lead from are animals and tribal cultures. They walk most of the time, interspersed with running at high intensity, to either flee from danger or to chase something.
Combat sports like martial arts, boxing and grappling along with military training use high intensity body weight exercise as their foundation. It prepares you to be fight fit, which is another level of endurance. It makes you breathe deeply to flood your body with blood and oxygen, particularly serving the heart, lungs and kidneys. Ten minutes of these is more beneficial than more passive breathing while running or cycling for long distances.
To get the most benefit, you need to activate the lymph system. The two that suffice this need are pushups and power squats. After ten minutes of these you will know you have had a workout. If these are new to you start with easy pushups done on your knees, building up to plank position. The hardest but most effective are dive through pushups as they also develop flexibility in the spine. Power squats can be done by holding your arms out in front of you, and as you squat down pull the arms toward you in a rowing motion. This is a great workout for the legs and lungs. Do these at a good pace to get most benefit.
Start with as many as you are able, and add just one more each day. This way your body adapts to the increase in reps more readily. Combine this with a half hour walk each day and you have an effective and time efficient programme to follow. START MOVING
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