Dr. Mark McBath shares with you the importance of maintaining a healthy exercise routine, which can sometimes get lost during the exciting months of summer.

1. WAY S T O G E T B A C K I N T O A N E X E R C I S E R O U T I N E
C R E A T E D B Y D R . M A R K M C B A T H

2. Let’s face it - everyone’s lives
get a bit busier during
summer, and this often
means that we lose track of
our exercise routines.

3. • Instead of waking up and
working out in the morning,
we may find ourselves
enjoying family time at the
beach, and there’s nothing
wrong with that.
• But, in order to stay on top
of our health, we must all
figure out ways to get back
into an exercise routine that
works with our schedules,
especially after having
taken some time off.

4. • In order to set up a regular workout schedule, we must
recognize the power and importance that staying in shape
has on our lives.
• Those who workout regularly have less of a chance suffering
from a stroke or heart attack later in life.

5. • In addition, exercise
helps lower blood
pressure, relieve
stress, and lower
cholesterol - in
essence, it changes
our health lives for
the better.

6. • Some people think that
participating in
everyday house chores
is a form of exercise,
but maintaining a
regular workout
schedule in addition to
those chores is the
right decision to make
in terms of your health.

7. • According to an article published by
LiveScience.com:
• “There’s some danger in calling
these day-to-day activities exercise,
according to the results of a BMC
Public Health study. Researchers
followed the habits of more than
4,000 people and found that those
who counted housework towards
their exercise goals were heavier on
average than those who didn’t. The
reason isn’t clear, but it could be
that these people were
overestimating the time or effort
needed to complete their
chores,” (3 Tips for Getting into an
Exercise Groove).

8. • In conclusion, exercising daily,
along with eating well, is the best
thing we can do for our health.
• So, here are a few tips for getting
back into an exercise routine…

9. • Find the time of day that
works best for you to
workout.
• If you’re a morning person,
why not wake up and go for
a run before work?
# 1

10. • If you’re not up to
running just yet,
simply start with
walking each morning
and adding a 5
minute jog in the
middle of your walk.

11. • The next week,
increase the jog by
another 5 minutes
until you can go for
a run for a full 30
minutes.

12. • If you’re more of a night
owl, exercise in the
afternoon, or just before
dinner time - just don’t
exercise two hours
before you go to bed
(your body needs time
to unwind).

13. • Take a workout class. Better yet, take a workout class with a
friend for motivation (and to make sure you don’t skip a day).
# 2

14. • Try starting by taking a class twice a
week for 2-3 weeks.
• Then,if you like the class, take more!

15. • This can be any class
from hot yoga to pilates,
or even a bicycling class.
• Make it a commitment
and part of your
schedule so that it
eventually becomes part
of your everyday
routine.

16. Make a schedule for your workouts - and
stick to it!
# 3

17. Sometimes, we all
just need to write
things down
(because who
doesn’t love
crossing things off a
list when we
complete a task?).

18. • Go out and buy a planner specifically catered to your
workouts or daily activities, this way you can make
sure you are on track with your exercise routine.

19. You may even notice, if you plan
strategically, that you’ll have time
for workouts and the beach!

20. - D R . M A R K M C B AT H
Thank you for viewing!