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Hate Exercise? Introduce The FUN Factor

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Guest Info & Links: Robert Hopper, PhD,
From the Show: Train Your Body
Summary: Losing weight is always tops New Years resolution lists, but why does it seem so hard to follow through? Maybe you need to have a little more fun!
Air Date: 1/22/13
Duration: 10
Host: Melanie Cole, MS
Guest Bio: Robert Hopper, PhD,
Bob Hopper HeadshotRobert Hopper, Ph.D., is a noted author and wellness speaker. Hopper has a doctorate in exercise physiology from the University of Southern California, and is the former professor of exercise physiology and head swimming and water polo coach at Occidental College, Los Angeles. He is the inventor of a patented swimmer's weight training program used in colleges and universities throughout the United States. Hopper lives in Santa Barbara, Calif., with his artist wife, where he enjoys golf, skiing and cycling.
Hate Exercise? Introduce The FUN Factor
Have you ever thought you might actually like exercise?

No really...you can actually like it!

The trick to sticking with any exercise or weight loss plan is to find an activity you enjoy.

Studies show that if you like what your doing, you will want to do it more often. By finding a routine you like and enjoy, it will give you years of pleasure...and that is the true secret to any sucessful program.
A pedometer senses your body motion and counts your footsteps. This count is converted into distance by knowing the length of your usual stride. Wearing a pedometer and recording your daily steps and distance is a great motivating tool
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