PART I

Now is the perfect time to start on a calorie burning exercise program. And the LORD God took the man (Adam], and put him into the Garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it." Genesis 2:15. God's original plan was for people to be active. Physical activity is necessary to maintain all our functional body units and to keep a reserve physical capacity to handle emergency situations. For most people the essential ingredients to get started on an exercise program are that it needs to be fun, convenient, and not too difficult.

Other motivating factors include having a regular routine that you stick to, joining an organization or group of individuals. There are some who do not think they have the time. But we simply need to make time, because we need exercise for health. You just have to cut down on other things.

Outlined below is a simple jogging routine using stretching to help you become more physically fit and trim off those extra pounds you have been saying you want to loose.

Jogging

Jogging is an aerobic, calorie-burning exercise. Before starting a jogging program check with your doctor. For some people it can be too strenuous and cause injury.

Gear up

Shoes are the most important equipment for a jogger. A good pair of running shoes is well worth the price in injury prevention. They should be snug, yet loose enough so you can wiggle and spread your toes. Select shoe with lots of cushion on the heels and soles to absorb shock. The heels should be elevated moderately, and the shoes should have good support at the arch. Good running shoes should bend at the ball of the foot and not at the arch.

Dress in comfortable, loose-fitting clothes. In hot weather, wear as little as possible to prevent your body from overheating. In cold weather, wear layers of clothing and a tightly knitted wool hat to keep in body heat.

Warm up

The amount of exercise necessary for most people varies. Lack of flexibility before jogging can result in inflammation or tears in tendons and ligaments and in the lower back.

For overall comfort, include not only stretches that’ll strengthen your abdominal and back let muscles, but also stretches for your neck, shoulders and arms.

Stride

The best way to build strength and endurance is to start with a brisk walking and jogging program. Divide your total workout time into segments. Then, alternate brisk walking with jogging. As your endurance builds, you will be able to job longer and walk less.

While jogging, a smooth stride is important for a relaxing jog and to prevent unnecessary strain, which can lead to injury. Jog with a straight back, neither leaning forward, nor arching backwards. Try to land flat-footed, and then roll your weight forward to your toes. Your feet should move in a straight line under you. Keep your knees flexed so that the impact of the foot striking the ground will be partly absorbed. Bend your elbows at about 90 degrees, and let your arms move freely with your wrist passing near your waistline.

Don’t clench your hands into fists because it will only make your muscles tense.

On hot days, add the temperature and the humidity together. If the number exceeds 150, wait until later in the day to jog.

Cooling down

As you approach the end of the jog, gradually slow your pace to a brisk walk and then to a normal walk. As a guideline, 5 minutes of walking will help the transition for your body from a jogging to a resting state. End with a few minutes of light stretching, as you did in the warm-up stage.

Now that you know what physical fitness is, how to dress right for it and how to do it correctly, you're ready to blast off! Right?

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