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As the holiday season approaches and the New Year with its resolutions looms over the end of festivities each one of us seems to have in the back of our heads should I make a resolution? Will this year be any different than last? Do I have a goal worthy of a resolution? My simple answer is start now don't wait for a New Year to become resolute to change your health and fitness trajectory.

First things first, see your doctor. Get a physical, get the okay to exercise so that you can proceed forward in a healthy way. For one thing you want to be able to start an exercise program and second who wants to wonder should I be doing this? Ask for advice from a healthcare professional where should I start?

Is there a happy middle ground for we will be tempted many times during this season? Of course there is! It is simple however it requires both conviction and ingenuity. Here’s the obvious, to eat more means you will need to move more. That’s the balance. But how? In the busiest time of the year how can anyone get more movement in? There are many apps right now that offer short but challenging 7 minute workouts. I tried one called ‘Seven’ on my android. I was really surprised because in 7 minutes I was sweating. There are many others offering short workouts. Remember to see change you would need to do 2-3 circuits. If you do a 7 minute workout in the morning, take a 15 minute brisk walk at lunch and do a seven minute workout in the evening you will have accomplished a 30 minutes work-out. Wow! This is not a time drainer. Add this to your routine and you will burn the extra calories that allow you to indulge yourself a little here and there. When January 2nd rolls around you will be well on your way to new habits and a fitter you with a lot less guilt!

HERE’S A SAMPLE WORKOUT:

A.M. 7 MINUTE WORKOUT: 30 SECONDS EACH WITH 10 SECOND RECOVERY: JUMPING JACKS, WALL SIT, PUSH-UPS, ABDOMINAL CRUNCHES, SQUATS, TRICEP DIPS, PLANK, HIGH KNEES, LUNGES, SIDE PLANK RIGHT, SIDE PLANK LEFT.

LUNCH 15 MINUTE BRISK WALK.

P.M. 7 MINUTE WORKOUT: 30 SECONDS EACH WITH 10 SECOND RECOVERY: JUMPING JACKS, WALL SIT, PUSH-UPS, ABDOMINAL CRUNCHES, SQUATS, TRICEP DIPS, PLANK, HIGH KNEES, LUNGES, SIDE PLANK RIGHT, SIDE PLANK LEFT.

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