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Shawn D. Keegan, DC
Exercise Best Time To Start Is Now
Keegan Chiropractic Sports & Wellness Clinic
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Exercise Best Time To Start Is Now

When it comes to healthy living and extended life one of the most important factors is exercise. As Dr. Violini, one of my professors from chiropractic school, used to say, “movement is life”.

If you haven't exercised ever, or haven't in a while, time is running out, you need to start. Of course, you should check with your doctor to see if any condition you have would limit you from participating in an exercise program.

That being said, and assuming that you are ready to begin, lets look into running. I began running in the fall of 2006, and by June, I completed my first marathon.

Now I am hooked. The key to a good exercise program for me was to have a goal to shoot for. You don't have to go right for the marathon, you can set your goal at a five or 10k race, or half a marathon. The key is to have something to work towards.

Getting started with running requires only a few simple preparatory steps. First, you should be free from injury and illness. Second, you should go to a professional running store to get shoes that fit properly.

Some people require more stabilizing shoes to correct or prevent pronation of the foot (inward rolling of the ankle and foot that can cause problems in the foot, knee, hip, and low back).

If the pronation is severe they may recommend you see a chiropractor or podiatrist to get a custom made orthotic shoe insert. And, finally, you may want to get a friend to train with. It helps to motivate each other when you can report what you have done to someone who is pursuing the same goal.

Start Slow

One thing you can do is start by walking five minutes to warm up followed by jogging at an easy pace for one minute followed by walking for one minute, and repeat that 10 times, followed by a five minute walk to cool off. You can do that every other day until you feel like it is too easy, then just increase the running time and decrease the walking time, (keeping the warm-up and cool down times the same).

Start with that routine up to the first four weeks, from there you can add time and miles as you feel ready. So get out there and enjoy.

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