Friday, April 27, 2012

To Help Your Family You Need A Fitness Plan

By Milton Thurston Xavier


Is your health and quality of life satisfactory? They both depend on your fitness level. With all the machines and gadgets prevalent in today's world, many people lead very inactive lives. You're only hurting yourself if you become a couch potato. But you should not think you have to train like an Olympic hopeful, either. Quite the contrary, a bare-bones fitness plan does not have to consume so much time. You also may be surprised at what happens once you start. When you see how responsive your body and muscles are, you will probably want to do even more.

Not a week goes by without a report of someone in his or her golden years successfully performing an amazing physical accomplishment. Can you run a marathon? Fauja Singh is 100 years old and he just finished the 2011 Waterfront Marathon in Toronto and set a world's record. In many different sports field, seniors over 60 years old are setting records with their accomplishments. Your age is no excuse - or block - to you achieving the best shape and fitness level you've ever had. Nonetheless, check with your doctor before beginning any fitness regimen and take your age into consideration. So take it very easy and there is no reason to hurry anything at all.

It is very important to avoid causing your body to become nutrient deficient. Your body can go into what is known as starvation mode if you don't give it what it needs to function properly. You will find that you are lacking in sufficient energy to get through your day if you don't fuel your body adequately.

One of the biggest problems with most people is they let their life get too busy. When starting a new exercise plan, you will be lost if your life is too hectic. There is no debate about the terrific health benefits of exercising for life. So, the best approach if you are busy is to fit something into your current schedule. Wherever you are at, even when you travel, you should be able to power walk. Or, you can do calisthenics in your hotel room either before your work or at the end of the day. Everybody has twenty minutes at least three times a week to do something.

Another thing to realize, in addition to allowing sufficient time between workouts, is that you need to give your body adequate sleep. It is while your body is sleeping that your muscles can repair and rebuild themselves so you will be ready for the next day and/or the next workout. Insufficient sleep can also cause you to be more injury-prone. Getting a decent amount of sleep is advantageous in many ways. You will wake up refreshed and full of energy, ready to tackle whatever your day brings. It has always been the opinion of the medical community that everyone can improve their health and fitness at any age. If your fitness level is alarmingly low, it may help motivate you if you start an exercise program with a friend or family member. This is not an idea to dismiss lightly. You and your significant other - or a friend - can begin the road back to fitness together. Not only will you benefit socially - which is good for your health - but also it won't be as hard to stay on the fitness path when you share it with someone you care about. If that does not work for you then, naturally, there is nothing wrong with working out by yourself. A lot of people prefer to do just that. You can even start small with taking walks around the block along with exercises you can do in your home.

It's much easier to stay in condition when you're taking pleasure in your workouts. This is exactly why so many people love playing tennis. Why don't you begin actively playing tennis right now?




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