Most Americans know that being physically active is good for their health and helps them lose weight by burning calories.
Still, most American adults—up to 63 percent, according to some studies—don't accumulate even an hour of moderate exercise in a week’s time.
One fitness and motivational trainer says he knows a way to motivate adults to get a move on and begin reaping the benefits of an active lifestyle.
“As children we rode bikes, played in the woods, or kicked a soccer ball around, not because we had to or someone told us to, but because we wanted to,” says Jay Snyder, a personal trainer in Springville, Utah. Snyder is certified by the American Council for Sports Medicine. “As adults, we still can tap into that spirit of play and be active because of the enjoyment it provides.”
As a busy person with family, work, and civic responsibilities, how can you find time for yet another activity?
“It’s essential to take a look at and address the circumstances of your life,” says Snyder. “If you’re a parent, for example, it’s easy to put yourself at the bottom of the list. But to nurture others, you have to nurture yourself and make your desire to swim or take a dance class as important as your child’s baseball practice.”
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