Sunday, May 6, 2012

Being Fit Is Helpful For Everyone - Even Senior Citizens

By Williams Carlyle 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. An uncomplicated fitness routine is adequate, and doesn't take a lot of time. You're going to be very pleased when you see how your muscles respond to even the smallest amount of exercise. When you see how responsive your body and muscles are, you will probably want to do even more.

However, don't get over-eager too soon. If it's been years since you exercised, take your time and ease into it gradually. It's been actually years for some people since they've done any form of working out. The first step to any fitness program, of course, is to get clearance from your medical advisor, especially if you are past your middle thirties. You also need to take into account any pre-existing health conditions that you might have. When you have obtained clearance from your doctor, slip into your exercise program slowly. An important point to remember is to warm up before you exercise by doing several minutes of stretching. Then, just do enough exercise to get your heart rate elevated if you are doing cardio type workouts. Seasoned exercisers have learned to trust their intuition by listening to what their body is telling them. You body, as strange as it may sound to you, is always telling you what it needs. It's simply a matter of paying attention to yourself. You will, of course, be the one who benefits because - by paying attention to your body - you can possibly prevent injuries from happening. You will also instinctively know the proper action to take. Instead of being macho and pushing through inappropriate pain and causing further damage, do the right thing and stop. Sometimes the smartest thing to do is either stop what you are doing or take positive measures based on feedback.

You must be careful that your body does not lack the necessary nutrients it needs. You have to ensure that you are eating properly and not starving yourself. If you deprive yourself of what you need, then your energy levels will plummet. Most people who work out intensely know how to recognize what their body tells them. You body, as strange as it may sound to you, is always telling you what it needs. All it takes is a little attention on your part and you will intuitively know what to do. And you will be the one who benefits. By becoming aware, you can sidestep a potential injury with ease. Your intuition will guide you into taking the correct action for whatever situation arises. You can save yourself injury by not being "macho" and continuing when you have pain, by learning how to recognize the signs and stop. According to what your body is telling you, you should take steps to alleviate the problem or stop altogether.

There are many reasons for you to take the time to learn all you can about fitness. Nothing can replace reliable information, because that is how you can make a huge difference in your results. It's easy to find this kind of information and it isn't difficult to understand and retain. The advantages to you will be worth the effort.

You need to forget the past, and begin a new history and new habits. It is very important to your health and quality of life that you keep trying. Negativity, especially towards yourself, will only make things worse and harder to change. Choose to do something you don't mind doing, once you have analyzed your life. Motivation and maintaining interest are the keys that people need to find to keep going. You will also become more dedicated once you begin seeing positive results.

Whenever you work out, you drop lots of water. This is exactly why drinking a lot of water, especially when you're at the office, is essential. Speak to your human resources contact for more information.




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