FITNESS REQUIRES A LIFESTYLE CHANGE
Let’s face it; most of our bodies do not look the same as they did say 5 or 10 years ago. For some, you may be unhappy with your appearance and wonder what happened. If you are one of these individuals, then perhaps it’s time for you to make a lifestyle change to do something about it.
Below are some helpful fitness tips that you may already know or did know. Or this may just fill the void for your favorite magazine that you forgot to bring and normally read while on the treadmill. In any case, please feel free to read and share this information with your friends, family, coworkers, or anyone that you think could benefit from the following health tips. Enjoy and good luck with your fitness endeavors!
THE MINDSET
1. First you have to be ready to make the change psychologically. If you’re not truly ready to be committed to your health, then you will not attain the results that you want and all will have been done in vain.
2. Find you a workout buddy that is dependable and one that will motivate you to push harder than you will push yourself.
3. Depending on your fitness level, you may need a personal trainer to help you jump start your fitness endeavor.
4. If you do decide to get a trainer, make sure that he or she educates you throughout your workout sessions. This will allow you to use what you learn even after your sessions are finished. Ask questions!
5. Dedicate a block of time for workout days so that you are consistent with your workout times. This will allow your muscles to get the same amount of rest between workouts. Consistency is the key!
1.Working out 2-3 days a week for 30 minutes to an hour will do just fine. If you don’t have a whole 30 minutes or an hour, 5-10 minute intervals of exercise during various parts of the day will suffice.
2.You should incorporate both aerobic exercise and resistance training (anaerobic exercise) for optimum results.
3.Get in the mind set, that you can always be doing something to stay active.
Aerobic Exercise – Any exercise requiring the use of oxygen such as walking, swimming, cycling etc.
Anaerobic Exercise – Any exercise not requiring the use of oxygen for power such as strength training, jumping, sprinting, hill climbing etc.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I REST
1.You should allow each muscle group approximately 24 hours of rest before working the muscle group again.
2.Muscle gets broken down and fatigued when using resistance or weight training, so resting will ensure that each muscle group has ample time to repair itself.
3.You don’t want to overwork your muscles because this will do more harm than good.
4.Getting a full night’s rest is also a key factor in achieving better health and overall fitness.
Metabolism – The chemical processes occurring within a living cell or organism that are necessary for the maintenance of life.
EAT 5 TO 6 MEALS A DAY
1.Eating more frequently increases your metabolism, which causes you to burn more calories throughout the day.
2.Snacks can be accounted for 2 of the 5 meals or 3 of the 6 meals.
3.The two most important meals of the day are breakfast and the meal before your workout session (1-2 hours prior to workout depending on size of meal).
MAKE TIME FOR EXERCISE
1.Prioritize your time to fit daily exercise into your schedule.
2.Use 5-10 minute intervals of exercise throughout the day if need be.
3.The important thing is to stay active.
4.Walking, jogging, swimming, aerobics etc.
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