can be dangerous. Even something small, like some fruit and low-fat yogurt, can 
 help make a big difference in your daily workout routine. 
 Stretch those muscles. Your muscles have to get stretched for longer periods of 
 time as you get older. Aging causes muscle density to decrease, as well as a 
 decrease in pliability. Under 40 years old? Hold stretches for about 30 seconds. 
 Over 40? Stretch for about a minute. You'll feel more flexible and limber this way. 
 Choose the right shoes for your  fitness  program. The right shoe can make a 
 difference in how far you run and how stable you are when you're lifting weights. 
 Make sure you look for shoes later in the day when the food has widened. Make 
 sure there is ample room to move your toes around and that there is a half-inch 
 additional space for your big toe. 
 A great way to help you get fit is to start drinking coffee before your workouts. 
 The caffeine will provide you with a boost of energy that will give you a better 
 workout. Avoid getting coffee drinks from places such as Starbucks because their 
 drinks tend to be loaded with sugar and fat. 
 Have a timer handy when doing  exercises  at home. When using an exercise ball 
 it is helpful to time each exercise so you know how long you are in each position. 
 Holding each position for a specified length of time helps you build muscles and 
 reach your fitness goals. 
 No matter what your schedule is, make time for exercise. Now this doesn't mean 
 that you have to be able to make it to the gym each and every day. Just make 
 sure that you are getting some movement in every day, whether that's a walk at 
 your lunch break, playing with the kids at the park or doing an exercise video 
 before bed. Make a commitment to move your body every day. 
 Never underestimate the power of water to help you reach your fitness goals. 
 water is essential for life but is absolutely crucial to any fitness routine. You 
 should drink water before, after, and during you entire routine, no matter what it 
 be. Dehydration will derail your train of progress quickly. 
 If you dread the very idea of performing multiple sets of chin ups, try looking at it 
 this way: rather than focusing on the effort needed to pull your entire body weight