Creating an exercise log of your daily physical activities is an excellent way to plan your daily exercise routines as well as track your progress. There are a wide variety of exercise plans available. The American Heart Association recommends at least 30 to 60 minutes a day of moderate physical activity for a healthy lifestyle. They also recommend resistance training at least two days per week and flexibility stretching on a daily basis. It is best to check with your doctor to decide on the best routine for you based on your current health, schedule and preferences.

Creating your Initial Exercise Log

Once you have decided upon an exercise routine, it is time to create your initial exercise log and begin tracking your progress. At a minimum, your first exercise log should contain columns for the date, the type of exercises performed and any notes you wish to record about the workout. This “beginner’s” log can easily be kept in a notebook or journal. The main purpose of this initial log is to help you plan your workouts and get accustomed to entering data from your workouts into a log book.

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Cholesterol comes in two major forms and it is important to not only understand the difference between the two forms, but also understand the types of foods that increase “good” cholesterol while lowering “bad” cholesterol. Only through such understanding can you choose a diet that can lower your risk of developing coronary heart disease and help prevent a heart attack or stroke.

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