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How To Ease Into Exercising

Men and women who resolve to get healthy often benefit by combining a healthy diet with regular exercise. Making such adjustments can be challenging, especially as men and women accustomed to sedentary lifestyles begin exercise regimens. Whether they’re fitness novices or returning to exercise after a long layoff, men and women can employ various strategies to make that transition go smoothly.

Work with a trainer. Many fitness facilities offer a handful of free personal training sessions to new members upon enrollment. Take advantage of such offers, as trainers can devise workout routines for people of various abilities. Trainers also can instruct new members how to use machines and help ensure they’re following proper form so they can avoid injury. If necessary, continue working with trainers after making use of complementary sessions. Personal training sessions typically can be purchased in batches, and men and women can continue working with trainers until they’re comfortable working out on their own. Embrace low-intensity exercises. Even men and women who were once accomplished athletes must take it slow when beginning an exercise regimen after a long layoff. Initial low-intensity exercise sessions might feel ineffective and seemingly produce few results. But early on, the goal is to simply get the body acclimated to physical activity. As their bodies adjust, men and women can begin to make their workouts more intense. Focus on flexibility. Sedentary bodies likely lack the flexibility of bodies more accustomed to exercise. Men and women who are becoming more physically active must include stretching in their workouts and cease exercising if they feel something tweak or suspect they have pulled a muscle.

Take days off. As men and women begin to see their work in the gym pay off, they may be tempted to push themselves hard, working out several days in a row without taking time off. But rest is an important component of an effective workout. Days off help the body repair itself and recover from vigorous activity.

Exercising for the first time or after a long layoff requires patience. But as men and women grow more acclimated to physical activity, they will begin to see the fruits of their labors.

Tips For Staying Safe And Connected During A Move

— Planning a move can be stressful, but planning a move in the midst of an unprecedented pandemic brings a new set of challenges. Stay safe and connected with some smart pre-move planning; here are some tips:

If you can’t postpone your move,take extra precautions before moving in to ensure your new place is clean. Follow general disinfecting guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Among other surfaces,disinfect doors,door handles,bathrooms,kitchen appliances,countertops and—something many people don’t really think about—cabinet and doorknobs as well as light switches.

New work-from-home protocols and online schooling mean reliable Internet connectivity is more important than ever.Prior to your move,SmartMove can connect you to your local provider and help arrange new Touchless Installs that let you safely connect your tech services yourself.Cable companies deliver equipment with step-by-step activation information so you can set up your system on your own, or with support over the phone, online, through chat functionality or video tutorials. In most cases, no technician will need to enter your home.

Keep in Touch & Maintain Daily Routines — You may be staying in more, but don’t forget to take a break from unpacking boxes. Use your new online connection to find delivery services to help stock your pantry and fridge and refill prescriptions. Your new house will feel more like home if you take time to watch your favorite shows,maintain your exercise program or explore online courses that can help you discover new talents or resume old hobbies. Don’t forget to connect with friends through group video chats or viewing parties—you can even take your friends and family on a virtual tour of your new place!

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Install a pool: Pools are the ultimate spots to cool off on hot days.An elaborately shaped inground pool can blend in with the landscape and offer the ultimate hang-out zone. However, above-ground pools also serve the purpose and are more budget-friendly. Stock tank pools are popular among those who want minimal pool expenditure or have small spaces to work with. Stock tanks are metal vessels traditionally used as watering holes for livestock. They also can be “adult kiddie pools” when combined with some plumbing. Galvanized steel frames make them sturdy. With floats and other accessories, they can become the perfect oasis.

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Many homeowners are under the impression that doing the work themselves can save a considerable amount of money. This may be the case for homeowners with renovation experience. But by and large, professional contractors are an asset to any renovation. They can provide a realistic overview of the project, map out projected costs, point out areas that could be troublesome, and may have industry contacts that can keep supply costs low. Even if a homeowner will do a portion of the job, a contractor can do the bulk of the work and keep the project on budget.

DID YOU KNOW?

(NAPSI)—Toreduceindoorpollution,get yourHVACairductscleanedbyaNADCA professional. NADCA members have certified specialists on staff and comply with a Code of Ethics. Learn more and find NADCA members at www.nadca. com. For a free Homeowner’s Guide, visit https://nadca.com/sites/default/ files/docs/2017/nadca_homeowners_ guide_print_version.pdf.

According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association, about one in 10 U.S. households owns a boat. If yours is among them, change the oil regularly, advise the experts at Honda Marine. Learn more at https://marine.honda.com.

You may be able to sell your life insurance policy to get money for your retirement years. To learn more about life settlements and whether you could be eligible for a free review of your life insurance policy, visit www.LISA.org. With the right technology, people can work together better and make their companies more competitive, says Lieven Bertier, who’s responsible for strategic marketing at Barco, Inc., a technology leader that develops networked visualization solutions. He advocates design and usability in product development. Learn more at www.barco.com.

A new generation of pesticidefree products has been designed with formulas that kill lice and eggs. Vamousse Lice Treatment is a convenient, clinging mousse that makes application easier, so you can better target the scalp and roots where lice live. Learn more at www. vamousselice.com/tips-choosing-licetreatment.

Your car’s VIN is a unique code. Before you buy a used car, do a VIN lookup to get the vehicle history report and find records of its previous owners, accidents, and repairs advise the experts at https://driving-tests.org.

3M is leading the way with roofing technology solutions for improving environmental impacts on human health and welfare.To learn more about 3M’s commitment to using science for the greater good, visit www.3m.com/ sustainability.

Atlas roof shingles with Scotchgard Protection provide a long-term solution to help prevent algae growth from taking hold—protecting your home and helping to keep it looking good for years to come. To learn more, visit 3M at www.3M.com/resistblackstreaks.

(Family Features) Here are three things you can do to help protect your mobile devices and your identity: Password protect your device. A recent study by Javelin Strategy and Research found that even though many smartphones are being used to handle sensitive financial information, only 33 percent of smartphone owners password-protect their devices. If your phone falls into the wrong hands, you could make it very easy for someone to access your personal information and steal your identity. Review your social network privacy settings. It’s not just advertisers taking advantage of the personal information you include on your social network sites. As the use of social networking continues to increase, it’s expected that the use of malware will rise, too. Cybercriminals are always looking for ways to steal information and money. So you need to review your privacy settings frequently, be careful of what apps you install, and never “friend” someone you don’t know.

Consider getting extra protection. There are a growing number of tools available to help you monitor and protect your identity as well as restore your name and credit, should your identity get stolen. For example, Mobile Rhino is a specialty insurance program that not only insures your device, but also offers an Identity Monitoring Service that alerts you of any changes that could indicate someone else is using your information.