The TV Method: Exercise Made Fun and Easy
Exercise is an important component in maintaining optimal cardiovascular health; yet many people feel that time conflicts prevent them from exercising. However, the TV Method, an innovative and fun exercise regimen, will allow you to gain the health benefits of exercise while you watch your favorite television programs.
In a Nutshell:
If you have a treadmill, elliptical, or cycling machine at home, place it near the television. Find a show to watch on television and exercise while the program is running.
Workout Schedule:
Week 1: Pick a 30-minute television program to watch. Exercise during the program. Take a break during the commercials. This is a 22 minute workout.
Week 2: Pick another 30-minute television program. Exercise throughout the duration of the program and also during the first commercial break. Take a break during the second set of commercials. This is a 25 minute workout.
Week 3: Pick another 30-minute television program. Exercise throughout the duration of the program, including both commercial breaks. This is a 30 minute workout.
Week 4: Pick a 1-hour television program to watch. Exercise during the program and take a break during the commercials.
Week 5: Pick a 1-hour television program to watch. Exercise during the program and every other commercial break.
Week 6: Pick a 1-hour television program to watch. Exercise throughout the entire duration of the program.
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Week 6 |
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Exercise |
Only during program | During program + first commercial break | During program + both commercial breaks | Only during the program | During program + every other commercial break | During program + all commercial breaks |
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Rest |
Every commercial break | Second commercial break | None | Every commercial break | Alternating commercial breaks | None |