My name is David Chen and I am the exercise specialist intern. My major in college was Kinesiology (a fancy word for Exercise Science). My goal is to combine text book knowledge of exercise, mix it in with some music, add some cool dance moves and other fun activities and come out with daily routines that will be enjoyable and result in a healthier you!! So here are the main points I will be focusing on; take notes, because these are important...
1. Lifestyle Changes- If you want to lose weight, you have to make changes to your life. Unfortunately, there is no easy way to lose weight. Simple changes to your daily routine can result in the burning of a lot of calories. Here are some easy ways to burn some extra calories...
a. Always take the stairs, never take the elevator!! The invention of the elevator made life a lot easier, but it also made people heavier. It might be inconvenient, but when you have the chance, take the stairs.
b. Park farther when you are in a parking lot. Never park in front of a store, park farther away so that you can walk a little extra.
2. Consistency- Weight loss isn't a walk in the park... it's many walks in the park. If you want to lose weight, one long exercise routine once a week will not do too much. You have to be consistent. Professionals recommend that you do a simple exercise (walk, jog, skate, play ball) five times a week for 30 minutes each time.
3. Accountability- How are you keeping up with your goals? I recommend having a partner to keep accountable with. When choosing a partner, choose someone that is encouraging, helpful and understands what you are doing. A good partner would be a parent, a sibling, another Lap-band friend. Keep accountable by being honest with you exercise and eating habits.
If you have question, please email me at David.Chen@choa.org
New Exercise routines will be coming soon!!
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