Quilters – Are You Getting Enough Exercise?

“Exercise!” you exclaim.  “How do I find time for that.  I have a family to care for, a job or quilting deadlines, etc., etc., etc.”

After reading Kendra’s post, The Winter Season Affects Blood Pressure, at A Hearty Life, you may want to take a look at your exercise routine (or lack of) and your diet during the colder months.  (Even if you’re in the southern hemisphere this time of year, you may want to consider what she has to say.)

She mentions that studies have found people often have higher blood pressure, as well as higher incidence of heart attacks and strokes, in winter when they may be exercising less and eating more. 

Exercise also helps relieve stress, so when you’re meeting deadlines or trying to juggle quilting/fabric art with all your other commitments, you may want to see about squeezing in a walk if it isn’t too cold.  Or get an exercise video…and use it.  You may be able to get some of your family to join you, too, and make it a joint activity.

Does anyone have a favorite exercise video/CD? 

How do you squeeze exercise in with your daily routine?  I know it’s difficult for me…or I think it is. 

I try to find exercises I can do along with my daily routines when I don’t have time for a walk or workout.