Week 8

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Week 7


This is my 5th week of posting my progress in achieving my goal for this week. This week’s target was set to accomplish both running 1600 m around Yio Chu Kang stadium and to cycle. But, I did not go for cycling; instead I had a badminton game session this week.


For running, Anna wasn’t free this week. Hence I went to the stadium alone at 6pm on Saturday. I managed to complete 4 rounds the stadium. This time, I took 16 minutes, taking 4 minutes lesser to complete than Week 6 (20minutes)! Though the improvement seemed insignificant, nonetheless this motivates me that I will do better every week as long as I keep up.


As for badminton, I had a game with my brother instead. I really felt that I could not keep up with him. I didn’t know that he was such a good player. Of course, I had a fun time playing with him, teaching and helping me to recap my skills…


In all, it had been a pleasant and an enriching week where both targets set for the week were met, though I did not cycle this week.

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Comments for Targets:
Running – Accomplished!
Badminton - Accomplished!
Cycling – Not Accomplished!

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Week 6

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Week 5

This is my 3rd week of posting my progress in achieving my goal for this week. This week’s target was set to accomplish both running 1600 m around Yio Chu Kang stadium and to cycle.

As I just recovered, hence I only managed run two rounds (800 metres) at YCK stadium with Anna.

Hence, for both running and cycling, targets set for this week wasn’t really accomplished…
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Comments for Targets:
Running – 400metres (Target is 1600m)
Cycling- Not accomplished!

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Week 4

This is my 2nd week of posting my progress in achieving my goal for this week. This week’s target was set to accomplish both running 1600 m around Yio Chu Kang stadium and to play a badminton game.

Unfortunately, I’m not feeling well this week hence I wasn’t able to accomplish the goals set for the week.

Hence, I’m going to share the benefits of exercising for this week’s post.
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Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity

Need motivation to exercise? Here are seven ways exercise can improve your life — starting today!

Want to feel better, have more energy and perhaps even live longer? Look no further than old-fashioned exercise.

The merits of exercise — from preventing chronic health conditions to boosting confidence and self-esteem — are hard to ignore. And the benefits are yours for the taking, regardless of age, gender or physical ability. Need more convincing? Check out six specific ways exercise can improve your life.



1. Exercise improves your mood.
Need to blow off some steam after a stressful day? A workout at the gym or a brisk 30-minute walk can help you calm down.
Exercise stimulates various brain chemicals, which may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed than you were before you worked out. You'll also look better and feel better when you exercise regularly, which can boost your confidence and improve your self-esteem. Exercise even reduces feelings of depression and anxiety.


2. Exercise combats chronic diseases.
Worried about heart disease? Hoping to prevent osteoporosis? Regular exercise might be the ticket.
Regular exercise can help you prevent — or manage — high blood pressure. Your cholesterol will benefit, too. Regular exercise boosts high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good," cholesterol while decreasing low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad," cholesterol. This one-two punch keeps your blood flowing smoothly by lowering the build-up of plaques in your arteries.
And there's more. Regular exercise can help you prevent type 2 Diabetes, osteoporosis and certain types of cancer.


3. Exercise helps you manage your weight.
Want to drop those excess pounds? Trade some couch time for walking or other physical activities.
This one's a no-brainer. When you exercise, you burn calories. The more intensely you exercise, the more calories you burn — and the easier it is to keep your weight under control. You don't even need to set aside major chunks of time for working out. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Walk during your lunch break. Do jumping jacks during commercials. Better yet, turn off the TV and take a brisk walk. Dedicated workouts are great, but activity you accumulate throughout the day helps you burn calories, too.


4. Exercise strengthens your heart and lungs.
Winded by grocery shopping or household chores? Don't throw in the towel. Regular exercise can leave you breathing easier.
Exercise delivers oxygen and nutrients to your tissues. In fact, regular exercise helps your entire cardiovascular system — the circulation of blood through your heart and blood vessels — work more efficiently. When your heart and lungs work more efficiently, you'll have more energy to do the things you enjoy.


5. Exercise promotes better sleep.
Struggling to fall asleep? Or stay asleep? It might help to boost your physical activity during the day.
A good night's sleep can improve your concentration, productivity and mood. And, you guessed it, exercise is sometimes the key to better sleep. Regular exercise can help you fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep. The timing is up to you — but if you're having trouble sleeping, you might want to try late afternoon workouts. The natural dip in body temperature five to six hours after you exercise might help you fall asleep.


6. Exercise can be — gasp — fun!
Wondering what to do on a Saturday afternoon? Looking for an activity that suits the entire family? Get physical!
Exercise doesn't have to be drudgery. Take a ballroom dancing class. Check out a local climbing wall or hiking trail. Push your kids on the swings or climb with them on the jungle gym. Plan a neighborhood kickball or touch football game. Find an activity you enjoy, and go for it. If you get bored, try something new. If you're moving, it counts!

Note:
Part of the information stated in the above article was extracted from: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/exercise/hq01676
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Comments for Targets for Week 4:
Running – Not accomplished! :(
Cycling- Not accomplished! :(

I hope to recover soon to resume my plans to meet my targets...

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This picture is taken at the stadium before the run...


Week 3


This is my 1st week of posting my progress in achieving my goal for this week. This week’s target was set to accomplish both running 1600 m around Yio Chu Kang stadium and to cycle.
For cycling, I did not accomplish this target as my friends weren’t free this week… :(


As for running, I went with my best buddy, Anna Ong, also from NYP, from School of Business Management. For a start, having not been running for than a year, suddenly picking up the habit again seems dreadfully difficult…


My 1st round (400m) round the stadium nearly drained me… starting off, I was still running fine, as I ran past the 200m mark, my legs felt tired and I was slowly reducing my speed. While my dear friend, continued to cheer me on as she too ran with me. :)


2nd round (800m) - Anna gave up and sat at the spectators’ seat and watched me run… I was still dragging my legs to go on…


3rd round (1200m) I was running very slowly and at times I was brisk-walking…


Last round (1600m) I was really lethargic and ended up walking most of the time. I took a total of 30 minutes to finish 4 rounds the stadium! How could this be? :(


Looks like I really lost touch & and my stamina for running had failed for not running for so long…
Time to get myself back into the momentum of running again! 30 minutes for 4 rounds the stadium is unacceptable for me… :(

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My thighs and calves hurt now… T_T

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Comments for Targets:
Running – Unacceptable!
Cycling- Not accomplished!

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