Fit Facts for Fit Nuts

Thinking about getting fit? Stop thinking and do it! Here are a couple great reasons:

• Better health
• More strength and endurance
• Stronger bones
• Improved self-esteem (watch out ego-maniacs)
• More energy
• Better stress management!

So go ahead, what are you waiting for?

Afraid of Exercise

Being a commitment phobe may be what's stopping you in your tracks. Use these simple suggestions and commit to get fit:

• Keep track of your schedule for a week. Then you'll know the best times to fit exercise into your hectic lifestyle.
• Join a gym or class with a friend. This way, if you don't go. you're not only letting yourself down, but your buddy as well. You'll be less likely to skip a class this way.
• If you do decide to join a gym, pick one that is convenient ... either close to home, or close to work.
• If you don't like the treadmill, then do something that you enjoy. What about a salsa dance class to swing you into shape?

JUST FOR LAUGHS

Everyone knows that laughter is good medicine, but how about a hearty chuckle to burn some calories too. Did you know that 100 "belly laughs" can burn up almost the same amount of calories as 10 minutes of swimming? So, go ahead, laugh your heart's content!