Before starting any exercise, or exercise program, consult your doctor.
7 FUN FITNESS FACTS
WANT TO FEEL BETTER, HAVE MORE ENERGY AND LIVE LONGER? LOOK NOT FURTHER THAN EXERCISE. HERE ARE 7 FACTS ABOUT FITNESS.
1. Exercise controls weight-
Let's face it, if you burn more calories than you take in, the more weight you will lose. The more intense the workout, the more calories you will burn.
2. Exercise combats health conditions and diseases-
No matter what your current weight, being active boost high density lipoprotein (HDL) or "good" cholesterol, and decreases unhealthy triglycerides. This one two punch keeps your blood flowing smoothly which decreases your risk of cardio vascular disease. In fact, regular exercise can help you prevent or manage a wide range of health problems or concerns, including stroke,type 2 diabetes, depression, arthritis and falls.
3. Exercise can improve mood-
A workout at the gym or a brisk 30 minute walk can help. Physical activity stimulates various chemicals in your brain that can leave you feeling happier and more relaxed.
4. Energy begets energy-
The more energy you use, the more energy you will get. You will feel less tired doing everyday activities if you exercise more often. Regular exercise boost your endurance and muscle strength. Exercise and physical activity delivers oxygen and nutrients to you tissues and help your cardio vascular system.
5. Exercise promotes better sleep-
Regular physical exercise can help you fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep. But you have to watch it, exercising to close to bedtime may make you feel too energized to sleep.
6. Building muscle-
When working your muscles, the muscle fibers break down. These broken down fibers will grow back bigger and stronger for better strength during future exercise.
7. Exercising can be fun-
Just dancing to your favorite song will boost your energy. Things like, walking, running, skating, hiking, jumping jacks, cross jacks, skiers, mountain climbers, planks, squats, lunges, and burpees, are just a few things you can do to get your blood flowing. Going out and participating in your favorite sport or activity can benefit your health. Listening to your favorite music is always a fun way to boost your effort during workouts.
NUTRITION FACTS-
Bottom Line:
>The best diet for YOU is the one you get results with and that you can stick to in the long term.
>Adopting a healthy lifestyle is the only way to ensure long term weight loss and a lifetime of improved health.
>Unprocessed food is the healthiest.
> It is much more important to eat real, nutritious foods than to count on supplements to provide the nutrients you need.
> Vitamin D is a crucial hormone in the body and many people are deficient in it. Reversing a deficiency can have powerful health benefits.
> Vegetables are rich in all sorts of nutrients. Eating vegetables each day is associated with improved health and a lower risk of disease.
>Trans Fats are chemically processed fats that cause all sorts of damage in the body. You should avoid them at all costs.
7 FUN FITNESS FACTS
WANT TO FEEL BETTER, HAVE MORE ENERGY AND LIVE LONGER? LOOK NOT FURTHER THAN EXERCISE. HERE ARE 7 FACTS ABOUT FITNESS.
1. Exercise controls weight-
Let's face it, if you burn more calories than you take in, the more weight you will lose. The more intense the workout, the more calories you will burn.
2. Exercise combats health conditions and diseases-
No matter what your current weight, being active boost high density lipoprotein (HDL) or "good" cholesterol, and decreases unhealthy triglycerides. This one two punch keeps your blood flowing smoothly which decreases your risk of cardio vascular disease. In fact, regular exercise can help you prevent or manage a wide range of health problems or concerns, including stroke,type 2 diabetes, depression, arthritis and falls.
3. Exercise can improve mood-
A workout at the gym or a brisk 30 minute walk can help. Physical activity stimulates various chemicals in your brain that can leave you feeling happier and more relaxed.
4. Energy begets energy-
The more energy you use, the more energy you will get. You will feel less tired doing everyday activities if you exercise more often. Regular exercise boost your endurance and muscle strength. Exercise and physical activity delivers oxygen and nutrients to you tissues and help your cardio vascular system.
5. Exercise promotes better sleep-
Regular physical exercise can help you fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep. But you have to watch it, exercising to close to bedtime may make you feel too energized to sleep.
6. Building muscle-
When working your muscles, the muscle fibers break down. These broken down fibers will grow back bigger and stronger for better strength during future exercise.
7. Exercising can be fun-
Just dancing to your favorite song will boost your energy. Things like, walking, running, skating, hiking, jumping jacks, cross jacks, skiers, mountain climbers, planks, squats, lunges, and burpees, are just a few things you can do to get your blood flowing. Going out and participating in your favorite sport or activity can benefit your health. Listening to your favorite music is always a fun way to boost your effort during workouts.
NUTRITION FACTS-
Bottom Line:
>The best diet for YOU is the one you get results with and that you can stick to in the long term.
>Adopting a healthy lifestyle is the only way to ensure long term weight loss and a lifetime of improved health.
>Unprocessed food is the healthiest.
> It is much more important to eat real, nutritious foods than to count on supplements to provide the nutrients you need.
> Vitamin D is a crucial hormone in the body and many people are deficient in it. Reversing a deficiency can have powerful health benefits.
> Vegetables are rich in all sorts of nutrients. Eating vegetables each day is associated with improved health and a lower risk of disease.
>Trans Fats are chemically processed fats that cause all sorts of damage in the body. You should avoid them at all costs.
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