03/05/2017
YOU NEED TO BE FIT AND BURN THE FATS TODAY!!!
When I talk about fitness, most people think all am saying is about body-building, weight lifting, fat-burning, etc. Fitness generally encompasses mental alertness, healthy eating, physical transformation,etc.
The benefits of physical fitness cannot be over-emphasized. In today's society that is moving towards a more sedentary lifestyle, there is a greater need than ever to increase the daily activity level to maintain both cardiovascular fitness and body weight.
Advantages of Physical Fitness
Staying active means keeping your body functioning at a high level. Regular exercise will maintain the performance of your lungs and heart to most efficiently burn off excess calories and keep your weight under control. Exercise will also improve muscle strength, increase joint flexibility and improve endurance.
Another main advantage of physical activity is that it reduces the risk of heart disease which of course leads to death. Additionally, it can decrease your risk of stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure. Regular exercise has been long associated with a fewer visits to the doctor, hospitalization and medication.
Exercising does not have to be something boring and dreaded. It should be something that you enjoy that helps to increase the overall happiness in your life, as well as relieve symptoms of stress, depression and anxiety. It is good to indulge in some activities that give you pleasure (and one that you continue on a regular basis because it adds value to your life).
At this point, it is advisable to seek a fitness trainer who can assist you with these activities.
What Activities Are Behooveful?
Any type of moderate activity like walking, swimming, biking or organized sports can contribute to your physical fitness. Explore your fitness options at your local gym, community center or organized activities that may suit your lifestyle and interests.
To get the most benefit, you should begin by warming up for 5 to 10 minutes to increase your blood flow and prepare your body for activity. Follow the warm up with several minutes of stretches to increase your flexibility and lower your risk for injury. Complete your selected exercise or activity for 20 to 30 minutes and conclude the workout with 5 to 10 minutes of cool down and stretching.
Who Needs Physical Fitness?
Everyone! It is very important for all people to stay active throughout their lives. Because of busy work and home lives, more than 60% of Nigerians do not get the recommended amount of physical fitness daily and these numbers generally increase with age.
Adulthood is one of the most important times to maintain an exercise program. This is the ideal time to maintain your weight, build strong bones and prevent many chronic health problems like high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes.
Many adults do too much exercise at once. After a long work-week, many people try to fit lots of activity into the weekend and push their bodies excessively. This sudden increase in activity can raise the risk of injury which would then stop activity for weeks.
For more inquiries on how one can keep fit, or if you need a fitness trainer, you can call the helpline.
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