{"id":2372,"date":"2019-11-03T09:43:05","date_gmt":"2019-11-03T17:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpshoe.com\/?p=2372"},"modified":"2023-12-27T14:35:10","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T22:35:10","slug":"do-i-need-to-exercise-5-at-home-tests-and-5-signs-to-look-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpshoe.com\/do-i-need-to-exercise-5-at-home-tests-and-5-signs-to-look-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I need to Exercise? 5 at Home Tests and 5 Signs to Look for."},"content":{"rendered":"

I can recall many times throughout my life when I felt like I needed to exercise more. I kept a fairly active lifestyle, yet when I was engaged in activities that demanded cardio fitness I felt winded. I didn’t realize I was unable to accomplish some physical activities until I tried them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We all need to exercise about 30 minutes a day to help our bodies stay in good condition. This is in addition to normal daily activities. Testing your cardio ability and checking your body for signs of inactivity will help you recognize if you need to exercise?<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a teacher, I was always on my feet and busy all day, but If you asked me to run a mile, there was little chance of me being able to do that. I looked fairly fit but my body said otherwise. We’ll look at signs your body is telling you and tests to try that indicate exercise is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Exercise?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes I think, “Why exercise?” It takes so much time out of my day and there seem to be few results that come even after months. Thoughts like these can discourage us from exercising and being consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many reasons to exercise: for fun, for adventure, for an addition to your skillset, for weight control, for muscle growth and toning, and one that I feel is the most important reason, for your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our body is just a big collection of cells. Our cells need to do their jobs to help us stay healthy. Exercise helps our cells and provides supports for the cellular mechanisms that help us stay healthy. (See article<\/a>)  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Before doing any exercise program consult your doctor. This article is for educational purposes.)    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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No. 1 – Test Your Heart Beat<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Method 1 – Walking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our hearts can tell us a lot about our fitness. A cardio test can show us how much effort it takes for our heart to pump blood through the body. So where should we be?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each person’s fitness goals should be different. We are all starting at different points and have different needs. But when testing our hearts we can measure our fitness based on a 30 minute exercise period<\/strong> that most doctors recommend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try walking<\/strong>. Walk for up to 30 minutes or until<\/strong> you feel your heart start to beat with greater effort. If you feel like stopping to rest, you’ve probably hit your fitness level goal, that you can then work toward improving.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you can walk for 30 minutes, then you can exercise<\/strong> by walking for 30 minutes a day and increase your health over time. If not, you can work up to 30 minutes of walking exercise each day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Method 2 – Heart Rate Monitor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Taking your heartbeat can show you your resting and active heartbeat levels<\/strong>. These levels can help you determine your level of fitness<\/strong> to a degree. I use a fingertip pulse oximeter to check my heart rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a heartbeat<\/strong> monitor, this is an effective way to see your heartbeat in real-time. These are good tools for those who need to monitor their heart health and monitor their fitness progress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always see a doctor to check your heart health even if your heart rate seems really good. They will notice how your heart operates during a check-up and be able to give you the information you may need before starting any exercise program. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Some people like to use smartwatches<\/strong> to monitor their heart rate. These are also a great tool but can’t replace a doctor when it comes to accurately monitoring your heart health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you feel there are issues with your heart<\/strong> while monitoring it over time, it’s best not to jump to conclusions and ask your doctor for help in determining if it’s something you need to be concerned about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you monitor your heart regularly<\/strong> you can see how your heartbeat differs in different situations over time. This will help you get a sense of your overall heart rate most of the time while resting and during activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Method 3 – Use Your fingers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There’s a way to check your heart rate at any time of the day without any devices by using two fingers. If you want to monitor your heart rate at any time check your pulse yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To check your pulse many people find it easiest to self-check they’re using their neck artery<\/strong> while others use their wrist<\/strong>. You’ll need to try both to see which is easier for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll need to count how many beats<\/strong> there are in either 10 seconds, 30 seconds, or 60 seconds. The longer you count the more accurate it will be. If you count for 10 seconds multiply the counted number by 6. If counting for 30 seconds multiply the number by 2, and for 60 seconds it’s the number of beats you counted. A timer would be helpful when counting beats, but you can also use a clock with a second hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To check your pulse using your neck<\/strong> you would take the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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