We are surrounded by statistics about how unhealthy Americans are...name the health issue and it is more than likely affected by physical activity. Ask most people if they think exercise is important, and you'll get an overwhelming YES. But, unfortunately, it usually gets shoved aside as other details in life demand our time and attention. Starting and sticking with exercise isn't easy.

Interestingly, it's not our body but OUR MIND that is the biggest hurdle that keeps us from exercise. We love to stay with what we know and when we change something (like starting an exercise program) - there is almost always resistance - which comes through as the excuses we make for not exercising.

And boy, can we come up with excuses - we don't have the time OR the money, we're too tired, too fat, too weak, or too embarrassed, we don't like it , don't know how to do it and don't want to do it...and on the list goes

With Moving Forward with Fitness we want to help you break through the most common barriers to exercise time, money, skill and enjoyment. We'll examine each of these and provide some effective ways around them. The program includes simple ideas for building an active lifestyle so ditch the excuses and check it out!

This program is available November 2011 - February 2012. Contact your Regional Coordinator to schedule.

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