I have just completed my half marathon last weekend. A great achievement for year 2009. Everyone was asking me to run for full marathon for next year and I am thinking there must be a lot of training and training. Elmo used to train with me, twice a week for 5km and I enjoyed his company. Exercise with your dog as they need to be healthy too.
You know that exercise is good for you. It helps you maintain a healthy weight, manage stress, sleep better, and increase your energy level. The great thing is that activity does the same for your pets! Not only will exercise help them live longer, but an exercising animal is also more alert and more content. Some people believe that their pets misbehave to get even for being left alone; but in reality, the cause is usually boredom from lack of exercise. Many other behaviour problems like chewing, digging, and barking go away once the animal starts getting regular activity.
Brisk walking is an ideal exercise for human and hound. The benefits include a stronger heart, lower blood pressure, more energy, denser bones, and a lower risk of depression.
Swimming works various muscles groups, improves endurance, and strengthens the heart and lungs. Not all dogs enjoy swimming, so start slowly.
Not all dogs are built to jog. Greyhounds, for example, are pros at short-distance sprinting, but can become fatigued during long-distance runs. Gradually build up to a 30-minute excursion. This should include five minutes of warm-up, 20 minutes of jogging, and five minutes of cool down.
Frisbee offers a classic canine workout. You can play a relaxed game at the park.
Develop a workout routine that's realistic, considering your job schedule and other demands on your time. Also consider your dog's needs -- working breeds and puppies usually need a lot of exercise. Start with a short-term goal of exercising five or 10 minutes every day. Gradually work up to 30 minutes on most days of the week. Keep in mind that narrow-bodied breeds, such as Doberman pinschers, should not exercise right after meals.
You know that exercise is good for you. It helps you maintain a healthy weight, manage stress, sleep better, and increase your energy level. The great thing is that activity does the same for your pets! Not only will exercise help them live longer, but an exercising animal is also more alert and more content. Some people believe that their pets misbehave to get even for being left alone; but in reality, the cause is usually boredom from lack of exercise. Many other behaviour problems like chewing, digging, and barking go away once the animal starts getting regular activity.
Brisk walking is an ideal exercise for human and hound. The benefits include a stronger heart, lower blood pressure, more energy, denser bones, and a lower risk of depression.
Swimming works various muscles groups, improves endurance, and strengthens the heart and lungs. Not all dogs enjoy swimming, so start slowly.
Not all dogs are built to jog. Greyhounds, for example, are pros at short-distance sprinting, but can become fatigued during long-distance runs. Gradually build up to a 30-minute excursion. This should include five minutes of warm-up, 20 minutes of jogging, and five minutes of cool down.
Frisbee offers a classic canine workout. You can play a relaxed game at the park.
Develop a workout routine that's realistic, considering your job schedule and other demands on your time. Also consider your dog's needs -- working breeds and puppies usually need a lot of exercise. Start with a short-term goal of exercising five or 10 minutes every day. Gradually work up to 30 minutes on most days of the week. Keep in mind that narrow-bodied breeds, such as Doberman pinschers, should not exercise right after meals.
