From Paige Waehner,
Your Guide to Exercise.
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Cardio Focus: Light Cardio

Today is your extra day of cardio. Notice I said 'light' cardio--this doesn't mean a stroll in the park. Choose an activity you like and do it for at least 20 minutes at a medium pace--a little out of your comfort zone but not killer. It can be anything that gets your heart rate up--walking, running, cycling, dancing, etc.

Strength and Flexibility Focus: Flexibility

Do your Stretching Workout after you cool down from your cardio workout.

Nutrition Focus: Whole Grains

Do you cringe a little when you hear the words 'whole grains?' You probably already know why you need whole grains--they provide vitamins and minerals to help protect you from disease. Now, your challenge today is to eat some whole grains with at least one of your meals. It can be bread, crackers, pasta--anything with 'whole grains' listed as the FIRST ingredient on the food label. Did I just say that? Yes, I did--you have to read a food label. Try a whole grain cereal like shredded wheat. If you don't like that kind of cereal, mix it with what you do like to add more oomph to your meals. You can also try whole wheat crackers, bread, brown rice...the list is endless. Pick one and eat it!

Motivation

You don't have a lot of exercise to do today, other than a little light cardio and stretching. Now would be a good time for reflecting on all you've accomplished so far. Give yourself a pat on the back and do something nice for yourself. Let your body rest a bit for tomorrow's workout.

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