18H HEALTH & FITNESS SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT JANUARY, 2014 Keeping up with the exercise â€“ even in the cold Tips for staying active from Access Physical Therapy & Wellness A Leader in Health Care Quality for the Whole Family Imran Ahmed, MD, MPH Board Certified in Family Medicine Julie Starner, FNP Open Mondays 9am - 8pm, Tuesday - Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday appointments available!! Most Insurance Plans Accepted!! 1522 State Rt. 17B, White Lake, NY 12786 Just 7 Miles from Exit 104!! 845-583-5620 13886 H umans are not meant to hibernate. Just as tulips need winter nourishment from the Earth to strongly bloom in spring, we need to continue to nourish our bodies( including exercise) during winter so we too can bloom come spring. If the thought of getting outside to exercise makes you dive under the covers, instead choose one of the many indoor workout options. Below are just a few of the many choices. Remember to always consult a physician before beginning a work out regimen. â€˘ Walk at an indoor location, like a mall. If you need extra motivation to get yourself to the mall, join a walking group. This will help you stay accountable to someone other than yourself. â€˘ Join a health club. This will provide you with a large variety of physical activities to choose from every week. â€˘ Create a home gym. This doesn't have to be expensive. You can easily set up a great workout routine with just a set of dumbbells, an exercise ball and a jump rope. Get all of this for around $50. â€˘ If you have stairs where you live, spend as little as 20 minutes at a time climbing up and down. This makes for a very intense and efficient workout. â€˘ Get wet. Find a local indoor pool you can use. Try swimming, water aerobics, or even just walking or running laps in the water. Remember, even if you are not noticably sweating, the resistance of the water enhances your work out. â€˘ Visit a library. Usually local libraries offer exercise videos you can check-out for free. Pick-up a new one to try out every time you return the previous video. This provides a way to find which kind of routine works best for you. If aches or pains prevent you from staying active, a physical therapist can help to diagnose and treat your pain and get you back to doing the things you love. Hosspice p is a plan foorr liiving v CC@II <>FF R<JI>@M @MII R<>@ C@GGKK@? PN ?J EPNO OCCD>@@ OCCDIIF R@@Â„GGGG