So many things contribute to our physical fitness or lack of it. There’s diet, exercise, body fat ratios, vitamins and nutritional supplements. In addition, there are the health issues we may have and how we choose to address them, whether it be through allopathic medicine or alternative health choices.
Diets abound in our world. You will probably find that you cannot diet and then go back to your old ways of eating and living and expect to maintain your weight loss. To really keep those changes you worked so hard for, you’re going to have to change how you eat for the rest of your life. You will probably need to include some kind of exercise, too.
You can exercise for strength, flexibility and stamina, as well as for more specific goals. Talk to a personal trainer for details and to set up a personal program. Different programs will contribute more to different goals. Myself, I like Yoga for my exercise program. I have yoga videos from Gaiam.com for about 8 different goals, including strength, flexibility and relaxation, as well as a morning yoga, evening yoga and a yoga video for stress release. Of course, walking is great exercise that almost anyone can do. Swimming is another one. You need a little training, but almost anyone can get some good exercise in a swimming pool.
It’s good to keep an eye on that body fat ratio. I didn’t totally understand this one until I did some research and asked my doctor some questions. One good article is at Weightlossresources.com. It tells you the different ways to measure body fat and gives some guidelines about what percentages are acceptable for your age, height and weight. Check into that. It’s helpful.
Vitamins and nutritional supplements come in all sorts of combinations. You will want to consult with your own health professional for what you need. I did a hair mineral analysis to find out what sorts of minerals my body needed. I got a print out with detailed information on my mineral needs from just a sample of my hair!
Whatever fitness needs you have, be sure to investigate your options and make informed choices. Compare allopathic and natural paths. Be open to simple solutions like diet and exercise, if that is appropriate for you. Our bodies can take a lot, and we seem to be inclined toward health. So, maximize your good health with a well thought out fitness plan that’s right for you!
Abby Mettarod works at a computer software company. She’s the friendly voice on the help desk. On evenings and weekends she likes to get out and do something more active. Read more articles about fitness at Fredies Fitness
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