Achievable steps

[Dalubaba]

Rather than emphasize the long-term health benefits of an exercise program -- which can be difficult to sustain -- we urge providers to focus with their patients on the immediate benefits," he says. "After just 25 minutes, your mood improves, you are less stressed, you have more energy -- and you'll be motivated to exercise again tomorrow. A bad mood is no longer a barrier to exercise; it is the very reason to exercise."

Smits says health care providers who prescribe exercise also must give their patients the tools they need to succeed, such as the daily schedules, problem-solving strategies and goal-setting featured in his guide for therapists.
This treatment is suggested for depressed patient.

"Therapists can help their patients take specific, achievable steps," he says. "This isn't about working out five times a week for the next year. It's about exercising for 20 or 30 minutes and feeling better today."

[RunningMom]

I love to run!  It's quite addicting actually once you get into it.  I was up to 36 miles a week and racing in triathlons.  For the last two years everything has been put into a hold due to the spinal cord injury and herniated discs in my neck.  Sorta put a damper on things.  Right now I'm able to bike every other day for about 10 minutes or so.  I'll take any exercise I can get.  I loved it!

[Dazon50]

:-)))  Sounds good.  Getting past the hurdle of getting started reaps rewards.  I enjoy stretching/exercising regularly.  Although today I jammed a couple of fingers on my left hand :-((((((