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Tuesday, 23 November 2010
Workout Routines For Health and Fitness Goals
Just come across an excelent article by Rose Windale thought I would take the time to share it with you.
Thankyou Rose :
It takes will and effort to lose weight, and oftentimes it may not be easy. Apparently, hard work and initiative are involved. The same can be said with applying limitations and lifestyle modifications. One has to muster the motivation to lose weight. That way, one will have the drive towards their goal- the goal of weight loss. It takes conscious will to keep to the discipline of exercising and dieting. When one wants to see and feel weight loss results, then they must take action. It's going to be their own hard work for their own rewards and nobody else's.
That's how it is, and it has to be borne in mind. When it comes to losing weight or being fit, workout routines are essential. Workout routines are among the blue prints on the goal of weigh loss. More often, people turn to the internet for workout routines. But the internet is such a big place, and it is not getting any smaller. One can be at a loss about which workout routines to follow and which would suit them best. Indeed it can be daunting to find what the proper means are for health and fitness goals. They are crucial as they can be done improperly and havoc can result.
One can have the wrong results with the wrong workout routines and diet schemes. One should only be then mindful and take time for what would be most appropriate for them. That way, they can gain the benefits and achieve their purpose. One thing to consider for workout routines and weight loss measures is: Are they easy to understand and follow? How else can something be effective for someone when they don't understand it? When they don't know what it is for nor how to go about with it? That's how it is with workout routines and diet schemes. One has to know the principles behind them.
They have to know the why's, the what's and the how's of them. It helps with a goal when one has thorough information on how to get it. That's how it is with exercise and dieting for health and fitness. Another thing is, does the weight loss scheme fit one's lifestyle? It has to go in conjunction with a person's other routines. There are fitness schemes which need regular trips to the gym. There are those as well which need to be done infrequently but are intensive. When deciding for the best health and fitness program, one has to determine if it will fit into their daily schedule.
Another factor is to know one's goal and whether the fitness plan is suited for it. Does one want to lose weight, or just wants to be fit? By losing weight, it means shedding off pounds and aiming to be trimmer. As for getting fit, it may mean having a toned body. One ought to choose a fitness scheme which would reflect their goals. It is then that one can get the best results and enjoy a better quality of life. This owing to the effort they exerted, and the initiative they mustered towards achieving their health and fitness goals.
The author of this article Rose Windale is a Health and Wellness Coach who has been successful with several natural health programs for many years. Rose decided to share her knowledge and tips through her website http://www.healthzine.org/ You can sign up for her free newsletter and enjoy a healthy and happy life.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Rose_Windale
Thankyou Rose :
It takes will and effort to lose weight, and oftentimes it may not be easy. Apparently, hard work and initiative are involved. The same can be said with applying limitations and lifestyle modifications. One has to muster the motivation to lose weight. That way, one will have the drive towards their goal- the goal of weight loss. It takes conscious will to keep to the discipline of exercising and dieting. When one wants to see and feel weight loss results, then they must take action. It's going to be their own hard work for their own rewards and nobody else's.
That's how it is, and it has to be borne in mind. When it comes to losing weight or being fit, workout routines are essential. Workout routines are among the blue prints on the goal of weigh loss. More often, people turn to the internet for workout routines. But the internet is such a big place, and it is not getting any smaller. One can be at a loss about which workout routines to follow and which would suit them best. Indeed it can be daunting to find what the proper means are for health and fitness goals. They are crucial as they can be done improperly and havoc can result.
One can have the wrong results with the wrong workout routines and diet schemes. One should only be then mindful and take time for what would be most appropriate for them. That way, they can gain the benefits and achieve their purpose. One thing to consider for workout routines and weight loss measures is: Are they easy to understand and follow? How else can something be effective for someone when they don't understand it? When they don't know what it is for nor how to go about with it? That's how it is with workout routines and diet schemes. One has to know the principles behind them.
They have to know the why's, the what's and the how's of them. It helps with a goal when one has thorough information on how to get it. That's how it is with exercise and dieting for health and fitness. Another thing is, does the weight loss scheme fit one's lifestyle? It has to go in conjunction with a person's other routines. There are fitness schemes which need regular trips to the gym. There are those as well which need to be done infrequently but are intensive. When deciding for the best health and fitness program, one has to determine if it will fit into their daily schedule.
Another factor is to know one's goal and whether the fitness plan is suited for it. Does one want to lose weight, or just wants to be fit? By losing weight, it means shedding off pounds and aiming to be trimmer. As for getting fit, it may mean having a toned body. One ought to choose a fitness scheme which would reflect their goals. It is then that one can get the best results and enjoy a better quality of life. This owing to the effort they exerted, and the initiative they mustered towards achieving their health and fitness goals.
The author of this article Rose Windale is a Health and Wellness Coach who has been successful with several natural health programs for many years. Rose decided to share her knowledge and tips through her website http://www.healthzine.org/ You can sign up for her free newsletter and enjoy a healthy and happy life.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Rose_Windale
Wednesday, 20 October 2010
Take Action On Your Goals
Hi Folks, just come across this article by Gary Ryan Blair on taking action on your goals, thought I would share it with you...
Thankyou Gary...
The odds that you'll succeed without taking action are about the same as winning the lottery without buying a ticket!
For those times when you feel trapped, stressed, or in a prison of your own making, take purposeful action. It's your Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free card!
In real estate, it's location, location, location. In goal-setting its action, action, action! You can't just stick out your thumb and hitchhike your way to success. You've got to roll up your sleeves and do the work that needs to be done. The acid test of goal setting is purposeful action.
Be seduced by the attractiveness of your goal. Inaction leads to impotence. Taking purposeful action immunizes you from "Goal Parkinson's," a long, slow goodbye to your dreams.
A quality life is accomplished when thoughtful attention, goal setting, and purposeful action click into position.
Whether your dream is to be or not to be is largely dependent upon your actions! The cure for the ills of procrastination is a heavy prescription of action, until the day arrives when your dreams and their achievement are one in the same. Until you cannot tell them apart! And when that day arrives, dream bigger dreams and take more action.
A good plan will almost always get you in the door, but it is action that seals the deal. So you want a guarantee? Well here it is: Without purposeful action, the only guarantee is failure and mediocrity!
Don't tiptoe toward your goal, walk confidently...before it waltz's off into the arms of neglect.
Dreams become reality through one simple mode of transportation: purposeful action. The
continuation of bad habits, such as procrastination, is like having an addiction to weapons of mass destruction.
It is tragically un-hip to procrastinate. Unfortunately, the vast majority of people never display their true potential; it never has an opening night... never makes a debut. The bulk of potential resides deep within each individual just waiting to come out. And it stays there because people are afraid.
The mechanics of achieving a goal make it easy for people to relate to the necessity of action. But when action is not purposeful, it can be an Achilles heel.
When we operate without planning, we remain forever scattered and confused. You're always busy, but not much gets accomplished. Without a deeper appreciation and application of planning, the most you can expect is marginal improvement.
Intimidate your fears through purposeful goal-directed activity. Since when is being the underdog any reason for not pursuing your dreams?
Remember--it's not the size of the dog in the fight... it's the size of the fight in the dog!
Don't just pursue your goal... inhabit it! Wear it, act it, live it, taste it! Get committed--take action. Life is not a scratch-and-sniff test!
When you set a goal, there's distance between your current reality and desired reality.
Procratination increases the distance and minimizes the chances of achievement.
Procrastination is the mother of regret. It postpones the future, aborts liftoff at the last minute. Unless you take action to achieve your goals, life becomes a constant series of postponements, cancellations, and missed opportunities.
You will never attain your goals simply by thinking and talking about them. You must take action!
Everything Counts!
Gary Ryan Blair is President of The http://www.goalsguy.com/
A visionary and gifted conceptual thinker, Gary is highly regarded as a speaker, consultant, strategic planner, and coach to leading companies throughout the globe.
He helps business owners, corporate executives and sales professionals manage their time, set their priorities, and stay focused so they can achieve their goals, grow their business, and sustain a lasting competitive advantage. Visit http://www.personalstrategicplan.com/
to get more information.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Gary_Ryan_Blair
Thankyou Gary...
The odds that you'll succeed without taking action are about the same as winning the lottery without buying a ticket!
For those times when you feel trapped, stressed, or in a prison of your own making, take purposeful action. It's your Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free card!
In real estate, it's location, location, location. In goal-setting its action, action, action! You can't just stick out your thumb and hitchhike your way to success. You've got to roll up your sleeves and do the work that needs to be done. The acid test of goal setting is purposeful action.
Be seduced by the attractiveness of your goal. Inaction leads to impotence. Taking purposeful action immunizes you from "Goal Parkinson's," a long, slow goodbye to your dreams.
A quality life is accomplished when thoughtful attention, goal setting, and purposeful action click into position.
Whether your dream is to be or not to be is largely dependent upon your actions! The cure for the ills of procrastination is a heavy prescription of action, until the day arrives when your dreams and their achievement are one in the same. Until you cannot tell them apart! And when that day arrives, dream bigger dreams and take more action.
A good plan will almost always get you in the door, but it is action that seals the deal. So you want a guarantee? Well here it is: Without purposeful action, the only guarantee is failure and mediocrity!
Don't tiptoe toward your goal, walk confidently...before it waltz's off into the arms of neglect.
Dreams become reality through one simple mode of transportation: purposeful action. The
continuation of bad habits, such as procrastination, is like having an addiction to weapons of mass destruction.
It is tragically un-hip to procrastinate. Unfortunately, the vast majority of people never display their true potential; it never has an opening night... never makes a debut. The bulk of potential resides deep within each individual just waiting to come out. And it stays there because people are afraid.
The mechanics of achieving a goal make it easy for people to relate to the necessity of action. But when action is not purposeful, it can be an Achilles heel.
When we operate without planning, we remain forever scattered and confused. You're always busy, but not much gets accomplished. Without a deeper appreciation and application of planning, the most you can expect is marginal improvement.
Intimidate your fears through purposeful goal-directed activity. Since when is being the underdog any reason for not pursuing your dreams?
Remember--it's not the size of the dog in the fight... it's the size of the fight in the dog!
Don't just pursue your goal... inhabit it! Wear it, act it, live it, taste it! Get committed--take action. Life is not a scratch-and-sniff test!
When you set a goal, there's distance between your current reality and desired reality.
Procratination increases the distance and minimizes the chances of achievement.
Procrastination is the mother of regret. It postpones the future, aborts liftoff at the last minute. Unless you take action to achieve your goals, life becomes a constant series of postponements, cancellations, and missed opportunities.
You will never attain your goals simply by thinking and talking about them. You must take action!
Everything Counts!
Gary Ryan Blair is President of The http://www.goalsguy.com/
A visionary and gifted conceptual thinker, Gary is highly regarded as a speaker, consultant, strategic planner, and coach to leading companies throughout the globe.
He helps business owners, corporate executives and sales professionals manage their time, set their priorities, and stay focused so they can achieve their goals, grow their business, and sustain a lasting competitive advantage. Visit http://www.personalstrategicplan.com/
to get more information.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Gary_Ryan_Blair
Friday, 8 October 2010
Great Exercises to Tone the Lower Body
I just came across this article by : Eric Leader thought I would take the time to share it with you.
Thankyou Eric.
Lets face it, there will never be the right time or energy level to workout. In my opinion, (and if you are a client of mine you are probably sick of hearing this analogy) working out is like brushing your teeth. How many times have you been in bed, or on the couch, and just wanted to turn in without brushing your teeth? You are comfortable and tired, and just don't feel like getting up. However, somehow you get yourself to the bathroom knowing that you have to brush your teeth.
In my mind, working out is the same way. We all know that we have to do it, however, sometimes we just don't feel like getting up and doing it. Somehow you have to make that decision to get up and do it, just like brushing your teeth (ironically enough I have awful teeth, but that is off topic.)
Let me tell you something my friends, (wow I sound like McCain) I would say at least 4 or 5 times out of 10 I don't feel like working out. My work out time (due to my training and running the business) is at 9:00 p.m. crazy right? Do I like working out that late, not really. However, it has to be done.
Lets face it, our lives are all crazy, especially this day in age with the economy the way it is. However, make exercise that one constant in your life that you can control. Build your world around it, and make it a fundamental aspect of your lifestyle. Trust me, you'll be healthier, more efficient, and more successful in your endeavors.
Keep motivated!!!
The following are the top ten exercises to tone the lower body:
1.) The Squat-we all hate it but it is the king of lower body exercises. Targets the quads, hamstrings, as well as the backside.
2.) Stiff Legged deadlifts-nothing beats this exercise in regards to increasing hamstring flexibility, as well as targeting the backside.
3) Walking Lunge-great exercise for toning the quads. Try taking longer, deeper strides to target not only the quads but the backside as well.
4) Calve raises-try calve raises to target the lower leg. Really targets the calves and gets a great "burn." 5)Leg extensions-great exercise for toning the quads. Increases muscular strength and endurance in the muscles surrounding the knee, preventing knee problems.
6) Donkey kicks-great exercise for the backside and quads.
7) Lying hamstring curls (prone curls)-great for the hamstrings.
8) front squats-great for tightening the quads.
9) adductions-great for tightening the outer thighs.
10) abductions-targets the inner thighs.
Ask your trainer about these great exercises for the lower body, and as always, train hard!!!
Eric B. Leader
Owner, Every Bodys' Personal Trainer
http://www.everybodyspersonaltrainer.com/ - Pesonal trainers in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Eric_Leader
Thankyou Eric.
Lets face it, there will never be the right time or energy level to workout. In my opinion, (and if you are a client of mine you are probably sick of hearing this analogy) working out is like brushing your teeth. How many times have you been in bed, or on the couch, and just wanted to turn in without brushing your teeth? You are comfortable and tired, and just don't feel like getting up. However, somehow you get yourself to the bathroom knowing that you have to brush your teeth.
In my mind, working out is the same way. We all know that we have to do it, however, sometimes we just don't feel like getting up and doing it. Somehow you have to make that decision to get up and do it, just like brushing your teeth (ironically enough I have awful teeth, but that is off topic.)
Let me tell you something my friends, (wow I sound like McCain) I would say at least 4 or 5 times out of 10 I don't feel like working out. My work out time (due to my training and running the business) is at 9:00 p.m. crazy right? Do I like working out that late, not really. However, it has to be done.
Lets face it, our lives are all crazy, especially this day in age with the economy the way it is. However, make exercise that one constant in your life that you can control. Build your world around it, and make it a fundamental aspect of your lifestyle. Trust me, you'll be healthier, more efficient, and more successful in your endeavors.
Keep motivated!!!
The following are the top ten exercises to tone the lower body:
1.) The Squat-we all hate it but it is the king of lower body exercises. Targets the quads, hamstrings, as well as the backside.
2.) Stiff Legged deadlifts-nothing beats this exercise in regards to increasing hamstring flexibility, as well as targeting the backside.
3) Walking Lunge-great exercise for toning the quads. Try taking longer, deeper strides to target not only the quads but the backside as well.
4) Calve raises-try calve raises to target the lower leg. Really targets the calves and gets a great "burn." 5)Leg extensions-great exercise for toning the quads. Increases muscular strength and endurance in the muscles surrounding the knee, preventing knee problems.
6) Donkey kicks-great exercise for the backside and quads.
7) Lying hamstring curls (prone curls)-great for the hamstrings.
8) front squats-great for tightening the quads.
9) adductions-great for tightening the outer thighs.
10) abductions-targets the inner thighs.
Ask your trainer about these great exercises for the lower body, and as always, train hard!!!
Eric B. Leader
Owner, Every Bodys' Personal Trainer
http://www.everybodyspersonaltrainer.com/ - Pesonal trainers in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Eric_Leader
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
Be Consistent and Persistent
Just come across this article by : Elaine Love thought I would take the time to share it with you.
Thankyou Elaine.
In order to be successful, it requires being consistent and persistent. Whether you are pursuing a career in sports, music, business or any other endeavor, you must be consistent and persistent.
There is the story of the violin maestro who performed an absolutely majestic concert. A lady went back stage to speak to the master. She told him, "I would give my life to play like that." The master replied, "Madam, I did."
You do not become outstanding in your chosen field overnight. Get rich quick schemes are not real. It will take consistent focused action every day. If you are determined to achieve your goals then give yourself at least a year. Do not be unrealistic by expecting to make a six figure income per month in your first 90 days. Can you achieve that level over time? Absolutely. The key words are "over time." You must be consistent in your activities every day.
The best thing you can do for yourself is to establish a daily schedule and absolutely commit to accomplishing that schedule every day. The secret is performing specific actions which move your business forward every day.
As I stated earlier Zig Ziglar reminds us that success can not be paid for. It is something you purchase on the installment plan and pay for every day,
Personally I have a rule of 5. I take 5 actions steps every day to move my business forward. I write out the list at night and commit to accomplishing every one of the 5 tasks the next day.
1. Write something in my blog every day.
2. Follow up with my business calls and business emails - calls and emails from new clients and support calls to existing clients who have questions.
3. Read at least 10 pages in a good book and listen to an educational or inspirational CD for at least 30 minutes every day.
4. Could be working on a new marketing idea or a new web site - this will vary from day to day.
5. This could be working on a new video or audio or writing new autoresponders.
You will select your own #5. The key is to be consistent and persistent. Take solid focused action to move yourself forward every day toward your goals.
26 years experience as a successful entrepreneur, post-graduate degrees in Communication and Alternate Dispute Resolution, and a proven track record as a teacher, coach and mentor, revealed the success formula.
Network marketing achievements for the last 4 years. Executive Committee, Ethics Committee, Certified Consultant Seminar Program, Leadership Support Team, Leadership Award Synergy Saturday, Empower Magazine, Millionaire Mastermind Group and selected as Consultant of the Month by Network Marketing Magazine in July 2007.
Elaine Love, Owner
Results For Life LLC
Certified Master M3 Consultant
http://www.newmillionaireblueprint.com/
Article Source: http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Elaine_Love
Thankyou Elaine.
In order to be successful, it requires being consistent and persistent. Whether you are pursuing a career in sports, music, business or any other endeavor, you must be consistent and persistent.
There is the story of the violin maestro who performed an absolutely majestic concert. A lady went back stage to speak to the master. She told him, "I would give my life to play like that." The master replied, "Madam, I did."
You do not become outstanding in your chosen field overnight. Get rich quick schemes are not real. It will take consistent focused action every day. If you are determined to achieve your goals then give yourself at least a year. Do not be unrealistic by expecting to make a six figure income per month in your first 90 days. Can you achieve that level over time? Absolutely. The key words are "over time." You must be consistent in your activities every day.
The best thing you can do for yourself is to establish a daily schedule and absolutely commit to accomplishing that schedule every day. The secret is performing specific actions which move your business forward every day.
As I stated earlier Zig Ziglar reminds us that success can not be paid for. It is something you purchase on the installment plan and pay for every day,
Personally I have a rule of 5. I take 5 actions steps every day to move my business forward. I write out the list at night and commit to accomplishing every one of the 5 tasks the next day.
1. Write something in my blog every day.
2. Follow up with my business calls and business emails - calls and emails from new clients and support calls to existing clients who have questions.
3. Read at least 10 pages in a good book and listen to an educational or inspirational CD for at least 30 minutes every day.
4. Could be working on a new marketing idea or a new web site - this will vary from day to day.
5. This could be working on a new video or audio or writing new autoresponders.
You will select your own #5. The key is to be consistent and persistent. Take solid focused action to move yourself forward every day toward your goals.
26 years experience as a successful entrepreneur, post-graduate degrees in Communication and Alternate Dispute Resolution, and a proven track record as a teacher, coach and mentor, revealed the success formula.
Network marketing achievements for the last 4 years. Executive Committee, Ethics Committee, Certified Consultant Seminar Program, Leadership Support Team, Leadership Award Synergy Saturday, Empower Magazine, Millionaire Mastermind Group and selected as Consultant of the Month by Network Marketing Magazine in July 2007.
Elaine Love, Owner
Results For Life LLC
Certified Master M3 Consultant
http://www.newmillionaireblueprint.com/
Article Source: http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Elaine_Love
Saturday, 25 September 2010
Commitment...
I have over the last few days interviewed a number people in repect of becoming personal training / life coaching clients of mine.
One thing people appear to simply not get is that, with anything you do in life you have to make a commitment "Your either doing it or your not" there is no in between.
Asking for 3 to 4 hours a week when there are 168 to get where they want, seems completely alien to most people.
One person even wanted to do just one personal training session a week and get a result in 9 weeks, before she goes on holiday.
"The moral of the story is that"
It takes total commitment whatever your'e doing in life, not just personal training or life coaching.
Mark Elliott Personal Trainer And Life Coach.
One thing people appear to simply not get is that, with anything you do in life you have to make a commitment "Your either doing it or your not" there is no in between.
Asking for 3 to 4 hours a week when there are 168 to get where they want, seems completely alien to most people.
One person even wanted to do just one personal training session a week and get a result in 9 weeks, before she goes on holiday.
"The moral of the story is that"
It takes total commitment whatever your'e doing in life, not just personal training or life coaching.
Mark Elliott Personal Trainer And Life Coach.
Monday, 20 September 2010
The Importance Of Exercise - Is It The Fountain Of Youth
Just came across this article by Susannah Marchese I simply wanted to share with you.
Thankyou Susannah...
The fountain of youth was once thought of as an actual place where one could drink in the the water of eternal life. A healthy, vibrant, youthful existence could be had simply by partaking of the waters. Not so these days. Most people look under a knife for a solution to their aging bodies. Call your local plastic surgeon if you want to achieve a young look.
But the feeling of youth can be had without surgery or injections. There is no magic potion or pill for keeping a young appearance and a vigorous life, but there is one very reliable source of vitality and you can benefit from it at any age.
Exercise.
Exercise is it's own magic self, helping to lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers and osteoporosis to name just a few of the many benefits of regular exercise. Though not the only answer to an aging body, regular exercise is the predominant factor in finding that so-called fountain of youth.
Research has shown that most chronic health conditions we experience as we age are brought on by disuse rather than aging. Studies also show that muscle fiber can be trained at any age and since we lose 12% of our muscle strength and 6% of our muscle mass every decade after age 50, increasing muscle mass is crucial. So make no excuse! You are never too old to feel young again.
Let's start with the basics. When it comes to staying young, there are several pillars regarding the importance of exercise. Here are the major components to a healthy age defying exercise program:
Cardiovascular exercise: Regular cardio workouts keep your heart healthy, decreases blood pressure, increases good cholesterol, lowers bad cholesterol, and keeps you slim. It also helps release endorphins for better moods and because cardiovascular exercise increases blood flow to your genitals, sex may be more enjoyable too.
Strength training: The most important benefit of strength training is the increase in bone mass. Brittle bones lead to fractures and stooped stance. Stronger muscles allow for easier movement and upright walking.
Flexibility: As we age, being able to move easily with little discomfort is paramount. Keeping muscles and joints mobile helps to move us through life with ease and poise.
Balance training: In the elderly, falls become major causes of injury and sometimes death. Actually training your balance can keep you feeling confident as you walk and reminds your muscles how to keep you on your feet.
These are not the only aspects to staying young, but they are the most important for keeping your body strong and pliable. Other age defying clues: getting enough sleep, staying out of the sun, never, ever smoking, keeping your mind strong, and staying socially active.
Many doctors recommend yoga and Pilates to their middle aged and elderly patients as ways to gain strength and flexibility without adding stress on their joints. Swimming is also a preferred method of exercise as the water supports your body weight and is also easy on the joints. The point, really, is to get moving and start exercising no matter how old you are.
The fountain of youth may not really exist as we once thought it did, but regular exercise will help you feel younger and may add years to your life without actually turning back time.
Article Source: http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Susannah_Marchese
Thankyou Susannah...
The fountain of youth was once thought of as an actual place where one could drink in the the water of eternal life. A healthy, vibrant, youthful existence could be had simply by partaking of the waters. Not so these days. Most people look under a knife for a solution to their aging bodies. Call your local plastic surgeon if you want to achieve a young look.
But the feeling of youth can be had without surgery or injections. There is no magic potion or pill for keeping a young appearance and a vigorous life, but there is one very reliable source of vitality and you can benefit from it at any age.
Exercise.
Exercise is it's own magic self, helping to lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers and osteoporosis to name just a few of the many benefits of regular exercise. Though not the only answer to an aging body, regular exercise is the predominant factor in finding that so-called fountain of youth.
Research has shown that most chronic health conditions we experience as we age are brought on by disuse rather than aging. Studies also show that muscle fiber can be trained at any age and since we lose 12% of our muscle strength and 6% of our muscle mass every decade after age 50, increasing muscle mass is crucial. So make no excuse! You are never too old to feel young again.
Let's start with the basics. When it comes to staying young, there are several pillars regarding the importance of exercise. Here are the major components to a healthy age defying exercise program:
Cardiovascular exercise: Regular cardio workouts keep your heart healthy, decreases blood pressure, increases good cholesterol, lowers bad cholesterol, and keeps you slim. It also helps release endorphins for better moods and because cardiovascular exercise increases blood flow to your genitals, sex may be more enjoyable too.
Strength training: The most important benefit of strength training is the increase in bone mass. Brittle bones lead to fractures and stooped stance. Stronger muscles allow for easier movement and upright walking.
Flexibility: As we age, being able to move easily with little discomfort is paramount. Keeping muscles and joints mobile helps to move us through life with ease and poise.
Balance training: In the elderly, falls become major causes of injury and sometimes death. Actually training your balance can keep you feeling confident as you walk and reminds your muscles how to keep you on your feet.
These are not the only aspects to staying young, but they are the most important for keeping your body strong and pliable. Other age defying clues: getting enough sleep, staying out of the sun, never, ever smoking, keeping your mind strong, and staying socially active.
Many doctors recommend yoga and Pilates to their middle aged and elderly patients as ways to gain strength and flexibility without adding stress on their joints. Swimming is also a preferred method of exercise as the water supports your body weight and is also easy on the joints. The point, really, is to get moving and start exercising no matter how old you are.
The fountain of youth may not really exist as we once thought it did, but regular exercise will help you feel younger and may add years to your life without actually turning back time.
Article Source: http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Susannah_Marchese
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