{"id":5621,"date":"2019-07-08T14:36:12","date_gmt":"2019-07-08T18:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theaterseatstore.com\/blog\/?p=5621"},"modified":"2025-05-07T13:39:15","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T17:39:15","slug":"stop-being-a-couch-potato","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theaterseatstore.com\/blog\/stop-being-a-couch-potato","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Stop Being A Couch Potato"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;.blogpostfont&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1000&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1562609153838{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It&#8217;s been a long day. You put in 8 hours at work. You got the kids off to school. And you got a meal prepared for your family. Now all you want to do is crash on your sofa, veg out and binge watch your favorite television series. With a day like this, it does not leave much time for exercise or health.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;5622&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; animation_easing=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1562609221846{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Improve Your Health<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;.blogpostfont&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1000&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1651256222953{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Regardless of schedule, regular exercise is important for your good health. A routine where you can get up and move can be sure to improve your health. Inactivity on the other hand can lead to a number of issues. Your heart, circulation system and other health systems can be affected, as well as leading to obesity.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/med.stanford.edu\/news\/all-news\/2014\/07\/lack-of-exercise--not-diet--linked-to-rise-in-obesity--stanford-.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Lack of Exercise and Obesity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK11795\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Chronic Disease Prevention<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3419586\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Too Little Exercise and Too Much Sitting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthypeople.gov\/2020\/topics-objectives\/topic\/physical-activity\" rel=\"nofollow\">Information on Physical Activity<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;5623&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; animation_easing=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1562609537269{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Moderate Exercise<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;.blogpostfont&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1000&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1651501759160{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">But it&#8217;s not too late to get started with a moderate exercise program for your health. The key to start exercising is moderation. You can&#8217;t go out and run 10 miles on the first day, nor should you do 100 sit-ups or lift 200 pounds. The way to give you the best chance of being successful in your exercise regimen is by starting slow and easy, and gradually building up over time.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The important thing is to get started and keep with it. The surest way to be unsuccessful is to overdo it and you lose interest. To help we have gathered a number of helpful links for you to review. We hope this information helps you on the road to better health.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/physicalactivity\/data\/index.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Physical Activity Data and Statistics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosemyplate.gov\/resources\/physical-activity-what-is\" rel=\"nofollow\">What is Physical Activity?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health-topics\/physical-activity-and-your-heart\" rel=\"nofollow\">Physical Activity and Your Heart<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/PAGuidelines\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Physical Activity Guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/weight-management\/tips-get-active\/benefits-physical-activity\" rel=\"nofollow\">Benefits of Physical Activity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/fitness\/be-active\/physical-activity-guidelines-for-americans\/index.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Guidelines on Physical Activity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theaterseatstore.com\/home-theater-sofas\/features\/power-recline\">Power Reclining Sofas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyschools\/physicalactivity\/guidelines.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\">Youth Physical Activity Guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealth.va.gov\/mhv-portal-web\/ss20170628-how-hard-should-i-exercise\" rel=\"nofollow\">Choose the Best Exercise Intensity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go4life.nia.nih.gov\/weekly-exercise-and-physical-activity-plan\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Weekly Exercise and Activity Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netwellness.org\/healthtopics\/healthyweight\/typeactivity.cfm\" rel=\"nofollow\">Types of Physical Activity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kidshealth.org\/en\/kids\/work-it-out.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Why Exercise is Cool<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theaterseatstore.com\/home-theater-sofas\">Media Room Furniture<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdiscovery.net\/articles\/getting_kids_excited.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\">Getting Kids Excited to Exercise<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cyh.com\/HealthTopics\/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&amp;np=285&amp;id=1448\" rel=\"nofollow\">Exercise Benefits for Kids <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/benefitsofexercise.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Benefits of Exercise <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nutristrategy.com\/health.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\">Health Benefits of Exercise <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.womensheart.org\/content\/exercise\/stretching_exercise.asp\" rel=\"nofollow\">Stretching Exercises for Women <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ahajournals.org\/action\/cookieAbsent\" rel=\"nofollow\">Exercise and Cardiovascular Health<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/fitness\/resource-center\/physical-activity-resources\/index.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Physical Activity Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/moveyourway\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tools and Resources on Physical Activity<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; 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