How to stay motivated to exercise the lower back:

Good question! We all know that it’s easier to start exercising than to continue it regularly. When we know how to exercise safely and in a way that is consistent with our body types, we gain success.

Dr. Horowitz’s suggestions on how to stay motivated to exercise the lower back:

It’s good to Know, Learn and Remind ourselves of the following:

That you deserve to take time out of your week to nurture yourself with exercise
That you deserve to feel healthy, strong and good about yourself
That you don’t have to exercise for someone else, but rather that you can choose to exercise because you care about yourself and your wellbeing
That your children, spouse, parents or anyone else you take care of, are taken better care of when you take time to re-energize and strengthen yourself with exercise every week
That you never have to compare your physical abilities to anyone else’s, since you were created a certain way or sustained certain injuries, that are beyond your control
That you are never inferior to anyone else, that you are doing the best that you can and that the only one to compare yourself to, is yourself and whether you are still trying
That Anxiety and Depression are improved with regular exercise
That the body releases natural pain-relieving chemicals called endorphins when we exercise, thereby reducing the severity of pain
That back or neck pain episodes are reduced with proper exercise
What types of exercises you like to do
Choose to exercise in the Environment that makes you happy, joyful and free of self-consciousness
Which exercises you can safely do
How to exercise in good form-in a controlled, progressive manner
How to safely progress to the next level and at the right time without injury
What settings make you feel most comfortable when you exercise (group or solitary)
How to be Mindful and to Breath properly when exercising
What Types of Exercises someone with Osteoporosis should be doing and which ones they must avoid
What time of day you like to exercise and when you are most likely to follow- through
You can exercise in spurts throughout the day and it does not all have to happen at one time
Taking the stairs whenever you can is a great form of exercise
Purchasing a beginner’s Elastic Tubing set is a safe, excellent and affordable way to increase arm, leg and back muscle strength from the comfort of your own home and one of the best investment best purchases you will ever make
While a balanced workout ideally includes a combination of aerobic, stretching and strengthening exercises, these do not all have to be done all at once

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