All of us have some time or the other have thought about starting an exercise program to get into shape. Many of us actually spend more time thinking about the program than getting down to actually starting it. It is important to start the exercise program for retaining good health. It is also important not to get bogged down by your age because starting a exercise program is not as difficult or scary as you may think.

Check in with your doctor before you start an exercise program. He or she can help you find the exercise that is best for your particular needs. You don't want to start out doing something that will harm instead of help you.

You should try to include the physical activities that you enjoy in your exercise program. But do not try to include those activities that you hate, in your exercise schedule. For example if you do not like running don't even bother trying to add it into your new exercise program. This way you are picking on one more reason which might bring you failure in this new exercise program. The important thing is to spot and include the activities that you enjoy doing so that the exercise routine doesn't seem like so much of a chore but some thing you enjoy and look forward to it.

If you Like to swim or even go cycling then you should definitely include these activities in your exercise routine and do it at least thrice a week. It may not sound much of an exercise program since you like swimming and cycling anyways. There may be times when and you don't want to cycle outdoors, because of bad whether then to finish that days exercise routine you can do the bike routine in your local gym. You can use a stationary bike until you want to venture outdoors again. Begin the work on your exercise routine in a gradual and phased manner. If you haven't exercised in a while you don't want to hurt yourself. Begin by say biking for 20-30 minutes and then increase the time gradually.

Be sure to always challenge yourself when exercising. If you have been biking the same trail for a few weeks and you find it quite easy, try something with some steeper grades, or a longer trail. If you're swimming, add some more laps, or try a new stroke. Timing yourself is another great way to make sure you're getting a good workout.

You should slowly add more activities to your exercising repertoire. This goes back to challenging yourself. If all you do is bike, your legs will become strong, but what about the rest of you? You may want to add weight training a few days a week as well. In our 20s, we start to loose muscle mass, so doing some sort of weights is very important.

Some people are put off by gyms and all the confusing machines. Instead of trying one, buy some free weights and a good book on weight training. You'll learn how to work all the muscle groups and won't have to spend a lot of money. Be sure to follow the instructions exactly so that you won't injure yourself.

In order to motivate yourself, you may want to find a workout buddy. If you know anyone who is also planning to start a new exercise routine, see if you can coordinate your schedules. Working out with a friend is often much more fun than doing it on your own.

To sum up the important points to keep in mind while getting into a good exercise routine is zeroing in on the physical activities that you enjoy. Start off slowly. Be sure to consult your doctor before starting a new exercise routine. Exercise accompanied by good eating habits is very necessary for our body to stay healthy