Exercise & Fitness

The Key to Success

The key to success with any exercise program is finding an exercise you enjoy and scheduling regular exercise sessions. The following questions may help:

• Do you prefer to exercise alone or with other people?
• Do you prefer to exercise outdoors, at home or in a gym?
• How much money are you willing to spend on equipment or facilities?
• When can you best fit activity into your schedule?

Once you have planned your exercise, build up your level of activity slowly over the next few weeks.

Dress Appropriately

• In cold weather, wear layers so that you can remove a layer if you get too warm.
• In summer, wear light loose fitting clothing exercise earlier in the morning or in the evening.

Stay Hydrated

Always drink plenty of water and watch for the signs of heat stroke:

• Feeling dizzy, weak, lightheaded, and/or excessively tired
• Sweating stops
• Body temperatures become excessively high

Remember, almost anyone can safely exercise and reap the benefits with a little planning and by finding types of exercise you can enjoy for a lifetime.

If you're interested in learning more about exercise classes available at BestHealth of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, call (336) 713-2378 or visit www.wakehealth.edu/besthealth.