Fitness And Exercise
You don’t have to be an athlete to stay fit and healthy…
All fitness really means is that you are able to do physical activity. Maintaining physical activity increases strength and energy and ultimately keeps your body in good health and shape.
A brisk walk (moderate exercise or activity) per day is all you need to stay reasonably healthy.
The health benefits of exercise can reduce your risk of heart attack, diabetes, high blood pressure, and some types of cancer. Getting fit with appropriate exercise can help keep some of these conditions under control if you already have one of these health problems. Additional benefits include improved sleep, a sharper mind and memory, and the ability to better manage stress.
Physical fitness can be achieved in three ways – aerobic fitness by increasing your breathing rate, getting your heart rate up, and working hard. Weight training (lifting weights and push-ups) is the best way to improve your level of muscular fitness. The third is flexibility which gives you the ability to move your joints and muscles through their full range of motion. Yoga and Pilates are great stretching activities that can help you become flexible.
Moderate activity can make all the difference and is safe for most people.
Condemn the slow and steady race. You can achieve an optimal level of fitness at a gradually increasing pace. The important thing is to choose the activities that you enjoy the most. Make physical activity a regular part of your day and you’ll reap the most benefits for living a healthy lifestyle… for life.
Fitness And Exercise
