Excuses, Excuses by Dr. Robert Osgoodby

can't get to the gym. For about $150.00, you can buy some

dumbbells, a bench, and a floor mat for abdominal training.

Although you can not get as thorough a workout as you could

in a health club - it's better than nothing! Herschel

Walker, a pro football player, has one of the best physiques

around and he has never touched a weight! His workout

consists of push-ups, sit-ups, and cardiovascular exercise.

You can get great results sticking to the basics. Remember,

consistency and intensity are your key ingredients for

success.

If money is an issue and you can't afford to buy the equipment

mentioned above, all you need is a VCR. There are hundreds of

great video tapes designed for toning, weight loss and fat

burning. If you don't want to go to a gym, this allows you to

exercise in the privacy and comfort of your own home.

All exercise video tapes are designed with music as a background.

Music is a powerful tool when it comes to exercise. It lifts

your spirits and increases your enthusiasm. Music also takes

your mind off the clock and makes your workouts seem to go

faster.

Exercise to music that you enjoy. If you like music from the

50's, 60's and 70's, Richard Simmons "Sweating To The Oldies", or

Cory Everson's "Step In Time" are great beginner level programs.

If you like martial arts and self defense, purchase a tae bo

tape.

If you are in decent shape, semi-coordinated and like today's

dance music, you can choose from several of MTV's "The Grind

Workout Hip Hop Aerobics", Paula Abdul's, "Get Up And Dance",

Milo Levell's "Hip Hop Body Shop", Kathy Smith's "Latin Rhythm

Workout", or Christy Lane's "Funky Freestyle Dancing."

If you have two left feet like me, you will quickly be able to

master Denise Austin's Xtralite Beginner's Aerobics.

All of these tapes and hundreds more are available for sale at

most music and major department stores. If you want to check out

a tape before you buy it, most of these video tapes can also be

rented at your local video store.

Incorporating these simple principles into your daily routine

will make it much easier for you to stick to the program, improve

your health, and move closer to your fitness goals.

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BIO:

Dr. Osgoodby was a finalist in the "EAS Body for Life" Contest.
Stop by his web page at bestbodyever.com to see his before
and after pictures and subscribe to his monthly newsletter.

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