Q: How can I keep up my plan to exercise regularly?
A: After a determined start to the “new year exercise regimen,” many people slack off or stop altogether. Tips to stay on track:
* If you get bored walking alone, phone a friend while walking to pass the time.
* Vary your routine if you burn out easily. Try walking, a spin class, yoga, hikes on our lovely local trails, swimming, weight lifting, etc.
* Record your progress in number of days you exercise per week, not pounds lost day to day.
— Dr. Jon Cohen,
Behavioral Health Associates,
Chattanooga-Hamilton County
Medical Society Board of Directors
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