Class three Wellness: physical activity and exercise A critical step for patient post-surgery is to become more active on a daily basis through comprehensive exercise. Incorporating a consistent exercise program into your lifestyle will make it possible for your weight loss to stick. We recommend that you take it in steps: #1: Move more! Aim to be active daily. Spend less time resting or sitting than you did previously. #2: Steadily increase your daily activity. #3: Begin to add consistent aerobic exercise. At least 10 minutes and working up to 60 minutes. Walking, biking, swimming, aerobic classes. Warm up and cool down and stretch after all workouts. #4: Add intensity to your workouts. The more intense the workout, the more calories you expend. #5: Add strength training to your aerobic workout Weight machines, hand weights, tubing, or utilizing your own body weight. Seek out professional assistance prior to starting a strength training and be sure to see a staff member at Wellness before beginning.
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Improves flexibility, strength, balance and endurance Improves tone of muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments Strengthens bones and deters osteoporosis and osteopenia Improves digestion and elimination Improves blood circulation: heart and lungs Aids in skin elasticity Reduces your risk for heart disease and stroke Lowers blood pressure Helps to lower blood sugar Improves posture Reduces stress Helps manage chronic pain Improves sleep Reduces stress Improves body image Increases mental alertness
