[b]FITNESS PROGRAMS & TIPS[/b]
Fitness refers to your ability to perform physical activity. It also means to have enough energy and strength to feel as good as possible. Don’t get it twisted though, being fit does not mean the same as being thing. Some thin people may not be as fit or healthy as you may think.
Yes I know you used to run when you were in primary school, and that is good, but you don’t need to be and do all that athletes do to be fit. It can be as little as a brisk 30 minutes walk everyday to help you achieve a good level of fitness. If this seems hard for you, you can choose a favourite activity that you can do everyday to help you work towards feeling better and having more energy, like playing football with your friends, taking the stairs at home, office or the mall instead of the stairs, parking your car or alighting some meters away from where you are going so that you can walk or jog to your destination.
Regular exercise and good nutrition can reduce your risk of having the following health conditions: heart disease, hypertension, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis and depression. To determine if you are fit enough for your diet and exercise plan, talk to a
healthcare provider . If you are currently taking any medications, do not forget to mention them to your healthcare provider.
[b]HEALTHY EATING HABITS & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT[/b]
Eating well and feeling good is much more than just putting a few pieces of healthy things in your mouth. Being healthy is really being at a weight that’s good for you. Knowing how to eat healthy is about balancing the food you eat with the lifestyles you live. It is about making food choices that benefit your body. Your diet should include a variety of different kinds of nutritious foods that will guarantee your intake of the right nutrients in the right amounts. The best thing about eating a balanced diet is that it can help you to maintain a healthy body weight! Awesome right? A good diet equals a good life!
Choosing to eat foods that are packed full with nutrients such as fruits, vegetables, lean meats and other proteins will help to keep you filled without filling you up with unnecessary calories. Eating small, healthy meals and snacks throughout the day with keep your body adequately fueled without overloading it. This way, you will keep your blood sugar level right and feel more energetic. By the time you hit the gym or engage in your favourite sporting activity, you will enjoy the added benefit of increased amounts of serotonin in your body which is a neurotransmitter that works to improve moods.
