Work(out) Stoppage

Regular physical activity offers so many benefits including many measures of improved physical health, improved mental health, more energy, reduced stress, better sleep, etc.! In fact, some advocates even think Not Exercising? That's as Bad as Smoking (WebMD).

People give a lot of reasons for not being active. Some are legitimate-- sickness; injury or recovery; short-term schedule changes; etc. (although when modified properly, being active may even help improve these situations...). Meanwhile, other reasons may seem more like excuses.

So, what happens if you stop exercising? When will ill effects start? How long does it take to regain lost ground? Find out at:
- Prevention's 6 Things That Will Happen When You Stop Working Out
- Livestrong's 5 Things That Happen When You Stop Working Out
- Self's This is What Happens to Your Body When You Take a Break From Working Out

Need motivation to overcome obstacles? Check out our 4/7/14 or 2/5/15 blog posts.

Need help figuring out how to start an exercise program? Check out our 4/16/13 (general), 3/21/15 (weight/resistance training), or 3/30/15 (cardio) for low or no cost resources.