Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department

Scott Morgan Community Services/Parks & Recreation Director Physical Address: 1327 Waterloo Lane Gardnerville, NV 89410 Phone: (775) 782-9828 Fax:     (775) 782-9844 smorgan@co.douglas.nv.us Mailing Address: P.O. Box 218 Minden, NV 89423

Mission Statement
To continue to create and preserve quality parks and recreation opportunities, serving people of all ages and interests, that positively affect the community and enrich life.

Director’s Note
Are you having trouble sticking with your fitness program? Stay motivated with these five simple tips.
1.  Set Goals. Start with simple goals and then progress to longer range goals. Remember to make your goals realistic and achievable. It's easy to get frustrated and give up if your goals are too ambitious. If you haven't exercised in a while, a short-term goal might be to walk five minutes once or twice a day.
2.  Think variety. Vary your activities to keep boredom at bay. Alternate walking or biking with swimming or a low-impact aerobics class. When the weather cooperates, do your flexibility or stretching exercises outside. Play soccer with your kids. Join a health club or matial arts center to broaden your access to different forms of exercise.
3.  Have fun. You're more likely to stick with an exercise program if you're having fun. If you're not enjoying your workouts, try something different. Join a volleyball or softball league. Trade your running shoes for a swimsuit. Remember, exercise doesn't have to be drudgery.
4.  Make physical activity part of your daily routine. If it's hard to find time for exercise, don't fall back on excuses. Schedule workouts as you would any other important activity. You can also slip in physical activity throughout the day. Be creative!
5.  Reward yourself. After each exercise session, take a few minutes to sit down and relax. Reflect on what you've just accomplished. Savor the good feelings that exercise gives you. This type of internal reward can help you make a long-term commitment to regular exercise.

Now that you're enthusiastic again, get moving! Set your goals, make it fun and pat yourself on the back from time to time. Remember, physical activity is for life. Review these tips whenever you feel your motivation sliding.

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