choices. Exercise consistently year-round, consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and seek the assistance of a fitness professional to
get started.
Exercise Regularly
Mermaid Workout - Exercise RegularlyPerform aerobic exercise five days a
week for at least 30 minutes. If you want to lose weight 60 minutes is recommended.
Suggested activity: Swimming, water aerobics, indoor
cycling, treadmill, elliptical, group exercise classes,
kayaking, jumping rope, running, walking at the beach
or neighborhood park, and all-of-the-above outdoors.
Complete resistance-training workouts including at
least one exercise for each muscle group, two days a
week for at least 30 minutes.
Eat Healthy
Consume lean protein like fish and chicken, and nine
servings (1/2 cup is a serving) of vegetables and fruit
(at least three different colors) every day.
Eat six small meals each day. Make sure to have a meal
or snack one-hour before your workout, and a small
snack (protein drink or piece of fruit) within 30-minutes after your workout.
About an hour to 90 minutes later, have a regular meal.
Avoid starchy and processed carbohydrates and sugar as much as possible.
Sip water throughout the day and especially before and during your workout..
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