As of October 26th, we have had 27,796 Minutes in Motion.

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Excuse Busters 5! Get Support From Your Family & Friends

Congratulations on starting or continuing your lifestyle change.

Make sure you communicate with family and friends the positive changes you are making. Solicit a workout buddy, commit to a regular exercise program and make it a priority. Regular exercise helps not just your body but also your spirits, and keeping fit with a friend is terrific motivation for both of you.

Remember that working out at the gym is not the only way to get active. Try organizing “fitness fun-days” with family or friends. Play any game that gets you all moving.

Now that you are exercising regularly and feeling great it is time to treat your self. Get a massage, manicure, or a facial. Make time to have lunch with a friend. Buy something new. Just remember to keep moving!

Total Minutes in Motion

As of October 19th, we have had 24,746 Minutes in Motion. There are several ways to send us your total each week:

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Excuse Buster 4! Fit Exercise Into Your Lifestyle

Remember that exercise should be an integral part of your lifestyle. You are striving for at least 30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical activity on most, and preferably all, days of the week. Do not make it a chore! Make it fun!

Spend a night out with friends or family at the bowling alley.
Check out the North Hibbing Disc Golf Course.
Walk to the movies.
Ride your bike along the beautiful Mesabi Bike Trail.
Walk to the library and pick out a great book to read.
Sign up for water walking, aqua aerobics, or length swim.
Take dance lessons.
Just participate and KEEP MOVING!

Total Minutes in Motion

As of October 10rd, we have had 13,223 Minutes in Motion. There are several ways to send us your total each week:

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Excuse Busters 3! Simple Steps to Reduce Stress!

Taking steps to proactively address stress in your life will benefit your physical and psychological well-being. Try the following:

• Get organized and learn to plan. Break down what you have to do into smaller chunks. Long to-do lists can be overwhelming.
• Recognize and set limits. It is ok to say "no".
• Set priorities. Take care of simple problems before tackling the complicated issues.
• Make reasonable goals and reach them. No one is perfect. Do not set goals that you have no chance of achieving.
• GET MOVING! Exercising strengthens your body's ability to handle the effects of stress by improving the function of your cardiovascular system, muscular function and flexibility. It also helps to relieve tension caused by stress.

Research shows that people who maintain an active lifestyle are better able to resist stressors and rebound after a stressful event.

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Total Minutes in Motion

As of October 3rd, we have had 9164 Minutes in Motion. There are several ways to send us your total each week:

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Minutes in Motion - Week 2

Excuse Busters 2!

We’ve all felt too tired or drained to exercise but stop thinking about it—just lace up your shoes and do it!

Exercising is invigorating—it encourages blood flow to the brain and other organs, boosting alertness and energy.

Mid-afternoon is prime time for an energy dip. A short 10-minute walk or 10 minutes of stretching will perk you up.

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