Staying fit is a great way to improve your mood and overall health. Many people struggle with staying fit over time, but the benefits of fitness definitely outweigh the costs. With some commitment and motivation, you can maintain your physical fitness for years to come!
- Start walking, jogging or cycling. No matter what your speed is, walking, jogging and cycling are very important parts of a healthy lifestyle as they are activities that keep your heart and lungs active and your blood flowing. If you need to keep your knees strong or have body aches and pains, then cycling may be a better solution.
2. Exercise at home. Not everyone has the time or money to go to the gym and there is no need to. Working out at home is very easy and can be very beneficial. Some at-home exercises include:
- Push-ups.
- Sit-ups
- Yoga
3. Maintaining balanced diet .
Get rid of any junk food. It is one of the most important components of a fit lifestyle. Many people ignore it, but if you exercise and eat a lot of junk food you will not get any fitter. This is because the junk food turns to fat almost immediately. Junk foods contain poor nutrition and are high in sodium and sugar. Because of this, your body sugar levels drop after consumption and you end up feeling fatigued with a major lack of energy. Foods to avoid are:
- High in sugar: donuts, cakes, cookies, pudding, cereals, canned and dried fruits, and sodas.
- High in fat: Processed meats, hydrogenated oil, and shortening.
- Avoid foods containing artificial ingredients
4. Know when to eat. It is really important to avoid skipping meals. A lot of people might think that you will lose weight by skipping a meal but that is very inaccurate. In addition, skipping meals can affect your energy levels.Here are some examples of healthy meals and snacks and when to eat them:
- Light breakfast: eggs (you can mix eggs with some veggies like artichokes, peppers, or mushrooms, etc.) with grapefruit and a piece of toast
- Mid morning snack: unsweetened yogurt with berries
- Lunch: salad (be careful of the dressing!) with a protein (i.e. grilled chicken or turkey)
- Afternoon snack: apple, orange, or a banana with almonds and a spoonful of peanut butter
- Dinner: lemon baked salmon with brown rice, carrots, and asparagus
“Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.”
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