“If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them.” Bruce Lee
Daily physical activity is something that shouldn’t be taken lightly, although a majority of American’s do so. Cardiovascular health is something that is linked to daily physical activity, and is very important for your heart. Also, not eating enough or over-eating can be a problem, and is an important key. If you just simply stretch it out and walk every day, the results won’t come immediately, but slowly but surely they will show, both on the scale and in your reflection in the mirror. A good night sleep is also important to everyone’s over all health, without a good night sleep, everyone would probably be zombified coffee drinkers or so stressed out they wouldn’t know what to do with themselves.
(Cardiovascular) First off, it is recommended that you don’t try too much physical activity too soon. Did you know that nearly 70% of American’s don’t get the recommended amounts of daily physical activity each week? (How sad is that?!?) “The Lack of time and lack of fun are commonly cited as barriers to regular physical activity.” (According to the American Heart Association) I believe it is very important that everyone gets some sort of daily cardiovascular physical activity, healthier heart, and healthier body.
(Stretching) Stretching is a good thing to do prior to doing physical activity. Stretching and knee lifts are both good ways to warm up. So, you have the ability to have better moving joints and using muscles through their full range of motion. It is recommended that you do a 5 to 10 minute warm up prior to doing fitness of any sort; it is the same with the cool down, except you want to do a low-level type activity as opposed to a higher one.
(Muscle Building) Before you exercise, it is recommended that you warm up first so that way you don’t strain your muscles, especially if you’re just starting any of these forms of exercise. Also, don’t quit before you have the chance to see the rewards you’re receiving from the level of fitness.
(Nutrition) There is a key to controlling weight that is, keeping your intake of energy (i.e. Food) and output of energy are equal (or at least in balance). For example, if your body only needs a certain number of calories, and you burn those calories by exercising, your body weight will remain constant. However if you intake too many calories and don’t exercise enough, your body will have excess fat left over.
(Resting) Resting is something that is also important when working out; there are a few important things you should remember when it comes to making sure you get the proper “rest”. Not overworking your muscles is a necessity, as well as you should always give your self a few days between training the same muscle group. (Example: On Monday, Training your biceps, Tuesday, Training your Quadriceps…. Etc.) Sleep is another important thing, you should always get ~8 hours of sleep every night. It will also help you better reach your goals, whatever they maybe.
(Safe Dieting) "Instead, (of trying to find a perfect diet) look for a sound diet plan that you can live with, day in and day out." says Holly Wyatt M.D. The diet you try to stick to needs to be something you can handle. If you can’t handle it the chances are more than likely that you’ll just drop out. It also needs to be able to fit in with your lifestyle, if you can’t fit into your lifestyle that increases the chances for failure even higher.
