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Health Insurance:
Easy Exercise Tips
Exercise is just as important to keeping your body
functioning properly as regular tune-ups are to keeping your vehicle running
smoothly. At Esurance we know your life's busy, so we've put together a list of
fun and helpful ways you can sneak some exercise into your day.
- Walk the walk.
Studies have proven that walking 30 minutes a day can lower your blood
pressure and decrease your risk for heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes. In addition, walking offers psychological
benefits and can increase serenity and reduce stress. Here are a few
simple ways to add more walking to your day: Park further away at the
grocery store, bank or Post Office, take the stairs instead of the
elevator, or walk for 15 minutes on your lunch break. It may not seem like
much, but it will all add up to 30 minutes before you know it. And those
30 minutes will go a long way to helping you stay healthy and happy.
- Easy rider.
Of course, not everyone can ride a bike to work, but if you can, take advantage
of this opportunity for some free exercise. Bike riding offers an
excellent, no-impact cardio workout, and as an added bonus, it's a great
way to reduce your carbon footprint. You can be healthy and save all kinds
of green in the process.
- Dance!
Exercise can sometimes be overwhelming, and sometimes a drag. But it
doesn't have to be. Consider taking dance lessons as an alternative to
part of your weekly workout routine. Sign up for swing or tap lessons with
your partner or a friend. It may not feel like exercise, but the benefits
of getting your body moving and doing something you enjoy can be
priceless.
- Play ball.
If you're more of a sports buff than a dancer, join a team. Whether you
like basketball, baseball, soccer, football, hockey or roller derby, being
part of an athletic team is a great way to get exercise on a regular basis
and have fun in the process!
- Yoga yourself.
Yoga may seem, at first glance, like a lot of sissy stuff, but don't
underestimate the many health benefits to be gained from this ancient
exercise. Yoga can increase flexibility, strength, and muscle tone as well
as mental calmness and clarity. In addition, yoga strengthens the body,
allows for better breathing and reduces stress. Just 15 quick minutes of
yoga in the morning can provide a wealth of health benefits and make you
feel stronger and happier all day long.
It doesn't take much exercise to make a world of difference—
10-15 minutes here and there is more beneficial than you might think and
certainly much better than nothing! Hopefully these quick and easy exercise
tips will help you to add more movement to your life.
Got health insurance? Get a fast, free health insurance quote from
Esurance. We offer individual, family, and short-term plans and our quotes are
quick and painless.
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