Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Health and Fitness

Fitness
Fitness (Photo credit: JAMES LORD productions)


In todays modern society people want to be physically fit to look attractive, they often want to look attractive to impress people. Some people go to extreme lengths to try and achieve their goals.  Other people want to be fit because of health reasons.

Some people consider having weight loss surgery. People take this because there techniques in exercise and dieting have failed to bring the required results they desire. Weight loss surgery has plenty of harmful side effects like anemia; gallstones etc. weight loss surgery isn’t ideal and can have a negative impact in ones life. People might think this is the last alternative but they are wrong, there techniques on exercise might not of been successful because of plenty of reasons, best solution would be hiring a personal trainer. A personal trainer is there to give people professional advice, about dieting and tells you how to exercise. A personal trainer will be the motivation that a person needs when exercising.

There is no substitute of hard work. Try not to look for short cuts when trying to be physically fit, other methods such as weight loss surgery or not eating at all are harmful and can seriously impact your whole life. By having a decent fitness routine and following a healthy diet you can make that change.

Cardiovascular exercise is one of the most important exercises. Cardiovascular exercises can help you lose or maintain your weight. It is excellent for your heart and it minimizes the risk of diseases such as chronic disease. There is a range of equipment that you can use for cardiovascular exercise such as treadmill, rowing, bikes etc. In fact doing sports such as swimming is also a great cardio workout.

Weight training is a good way of building muscle. Weight training has many benefits, it makes you look attractive, it minimizes risk of injury, it makes you strong, it reduces arthritis pain, and it increases your balance, stability and flexibility.

You should be consistent when you are following a routine. A stop-start routine is not only ineffective but can cause injuries so it is important that you remain consistent when exercising.

You improve your overall quality of life by doing exercise, this is the best way forward, exercise makes you look younger, reduces stress and gives you confidence which is important to have in your life.


Making your body fit and healthy is something that everybody wants; at times it can be complicated to follow a specific routine.  Some targets that people set are simply not realistic, which makes it harder to control your diet and being fit. The target should be realistic for you to follow. Below are some tips you can follow to have a healthy life style.



1.     You must follow an appropriate diet that is healthy, this is one of the most important things you need energy to function properly and eating the right food can reduce the risk of illnesses. Vitamins and minerals are vital to obtaining a healthy diet.



2.     You must Exercise. When your body exercises this burn fats and calories. Exercise helps the body to be at peak condition. Exercises also reduce stress and help you with your behavior.


3.     Get enough sleep. The average that a human should sleep is 7-9 hours a day, this is important as it helps your mental and physical condition.  Lack of sleep can lead to harmful symptoms such as irritable moods, hallucinations, tiredness, weakened immune systems etc. so getting the right amount of sleep is vital.




4.     Get the support of family and friends; this makes things much more easier because the support of family and friends will keep you motivated. Take someone with you to the GYM, this will make things more entertaining and keep you happy.




5.     Don’t have negative thoughts keep them positive. Negative thoughts can lead to stress, which can affect your fitness routine.




6.     Make a timetable. Follow the timetable and put the right hours into your fitness to achieve the best possible results.



7.     Control your emotions; don’t let your thoughts about something else get in the way when you’re doing your workout. Have high concentration levels, this will help your mental ability to keep going. 



These are tips that will guide you on how you can be successful with your fitness plan, not only it will make your life better but more entertaining.




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