Exercise – how to begin...

"I do yoga a minimum of three times a week.  I also do pilates or resistance training three times a week.  Even if I can only do half an hour of resistance training—dips and squats—it makes a difference."

– Miranda Kerr

Wondering how much to exercise per week?  Here are some helpful links to get you started.

How Much Should You Exercise to Lose Weight? (FitSugar)

How Much Do You Work Out? (SarahFit)

How Much Exercise You REALLY Need (Self Magazine)

Exercise tips, including stretches (FamilyDoctor)

Yoga sequence

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Have you ever done a yoga or pilates session in a heated room?  Today, I bring you a little yoga flow from the Moksha Yoga Studio in Los Angeles (with easy-to-follow steps from a yoga instructor and funny commentary from actress Judy Greer).

"Heat naturally calms the body, is therapeutic for joint pain, and oxygenates the blood!"

"In the movements, just be mindful that when you're in the heat, the muscles and ligaments are a bit more elastic, and so when you're not in a heated room, the muscles and those things take time to open up."

Watch the Downward Dog Flow below:

Labour Day Links

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"Studies show that quick bursts of activity, even as little as 30 or 60 seconds at a time, have real benefits in terms of calorie burning and cardiovascular conditioning," says Michele Stanten, a certified fitness instructor and author of "Walk Off Weight".

Don't lose your momentum on a holiday weekend!  Here are three Monday activity tips to keep you up to speed:

FitSugar's Learn Your Burn -- Labour Day Activities

Fit Bottomed Girls' Labour Day Workout and BBQ tips

Lifting Revolution's Quick Calorie Burning Workout & Fun Facts

Self Magazine's Easy Labour Day Fitness Fixes

Have a beautiful day!