Future Youth

Day Nine
Start Day With a Small Exercise
If that sounds like you on a typical weekday morning, make your breakfast—or part of it—the night before. Set your cereal bowl and spoon. Select a piece of fruit and wash it—and place the paring knife where you”ll be able to find it quickly in the morning, Then you can eat breakfast on automatic pilot.


If you’re not used to eating breakfast, start with small portions. “If the thought of eating breakfast disgusts you, try small amounts to begin with, even if it’s only a slice of toast or little cereal with milk,”


Too big a breakfast can leave you groggy, especially if you’re not used to it, adds Dr. Morgan. “The effect on performance is the equivalent of not getting a good night’s

Sleep. So whatever you do about breakfast, be consistent. If you eat light breakfast
Will make you feel groggy and dull.”


STRECH YOURSELF: A Good stretching program can increase flexibility regardless of your age. “People can definitely become more flexible as they get older instead of less.”says Katz.”But, like everything else,it take consistent practice. You don’t have to stretch every single day if you don’t want. But do stretch before you exercise, and try to do a full stretching routine two or three times a week. Don’t skip a week.”


This stretching routine was developed by Katz. Before you start,a few rules.


• Before you begin stretching, take a few controlled deep breaths, to relax and expand your lungs and rib case, and creat a deeper awareness of your body. Try to count to 15 as you inhale,and 15 as you exhale, Repeat ten times.


• Use gentle, slow, deliberate movements. Go to the point where you feel the muscle stretch—but no pain—and hold that position.


• Remember to breathe as you stretch. And exhale as you release the tension from your muscles.


• Repeat the movement until you feel the stretch again. Don’t bounce.

• Next lock your joints especially your knees.


You”ll find that these exercise stretch with you—that this is over time you’ll be able to do more and more. It’s a very basic routine. You may want to supplement it with stretches to suit your particular needs.


Thanks for patience reading


MR