“SWEET 16” for All Ages
by Amy GiaQuinto

Benefits of Exercise: 
1.   Helps reduce hypertension (high blood pressure)
2.   Helps regulate diabetes
3.   Improves cholesterol
4.   Decreases body fat and increases lean muscles
5.   Reduces stress
6.   Increases confidence and self-esteem
7.   Reduces overall aches and pains (you know the ones I am talking about – life’s much more enjoyable when you feel better)
8.   Increases libido
9.   Builds stamina (put those stairs to shame, no more huffin’ and puffin’)
10.  Increases core stability, balance and coordination (nurtures a healthy spine and good posture, feel stable, won’t feel so foreign)
11.  Helps reduces the pain caused by arthritis
12.  Increases bone mass (serves as a preventative measure against osteoporosis)
13.  Helps reduce pain associated with arthritis
14.  Aides in reaching and maintaining a healthy body weight
15.  Increases mobility and flexibility
16.  Makes you feel better on the inside out!

Whether you are 7 years old or 70, there is no time like the present to get moving.  Exercising is beneficial to all bodies at any age or fitness level.  The trick is to find out what works for you and make a habit out of it.  All you need to do is find out what works for you, try several activities until you find one or several that you enjoy.  If finding an activity that gets you moving is hard to come by, hire or personal trainer for a few sessions to explore your options, or talk with those you know are active and see if you can join them with their activity to see if you may also enjoy it.  The trick is to start small and stick with it, whatever it may be. The options are endless.  You will be amazed at how good you will feel in no time.

Amy GiaQuinto, BS ACE PIA ISSA owns and operates, Personalized Fitness Solutions, a personalized training and group fitness studio in Harwich Port, MA, where she teaches Pilates and Total Conditioning classes and specializes in creating and teaching cutting- edge, effective, customized programs to meet each client’s individual needs. She can help you get moving for the first time, keep moving or get moving again.  Call Amy at (508) 430-1320 or log onto: www.PersonalizedFitnessSolutions.com for more information.