importance-fitness-wellness
According to an annual survey conducted by the countrys leading authority on exercise to find out the top ten fitness trends of 2011, American consumers realize the importance of fitness in their lives.
The report further states that boosted by an upswing in the economy, people are now ready to focus on improving their health. Surely, the outcome of the survey has given something to cheer about to the fitness industry after the challenge of the economically tough last two years.
However, the importance of fitness and health goes way beyond the pulls and pressures of the economy. The rise and fall of the economy just change the way we like to keep fit, going from cost-effective workouts to more personalized training. It does not wipe out from our consciousness the benefits of staying healthy and fit.
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The importance of fitness and wellness can be understood from the positive impacts it can have on our day to day lives. I wont be exaggerating if I said in a healthy body resides a healthy mind. Numerous studies have been conducted to prove that regular exercise can greatly reduce stress and anxiety.
One theory states that the endorphins released during exercise are believed to lift mood, while another says that working out increases the level of certain chemicals in the body, which are associated with mood elevation. One thing is clear; the biggest benefit of physiological health is psychological well-being.
Health Benefits of Keeping Fit
Regular exercising whether you are using fitness equipment at a commercial gym or practicing Yoga at home is also known to greatly improve strength and endurance. Those who work out regularly are likely to have a lot more stamina and will be able to get through their day to day activities with much more ease and vigor than those who lead an essentially sedentary life.
Science is revealing that there is a lot we can do to hold off the aging process. While many people look towards expensive surgery and cosmetic options to wipe a few years away there is one very big thing that does not cost much you can do to stay youthful.
We know now we do not age because some mysterious inner clock tells us to but because of the health of our biological systems and processes. Every day we suffer damage to the cells of our body and eventually this damage builds to a level that proves our undoing. But when we are healthy our systems rhttps://costaricawellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/crw-25.jpgepair all the little faults in our cells and tissues without us even knowing about it.
To make these repairs, certain chemicals need to be triggered so they can orchestrate the repair, renewal, rebuilding or replacing of the needed cells and tissues. The way this happens is when muscle activity is sufficient enough to stimulate the release of growth hormones for the maintenance of muscle cells that also keep the entire body strong. This of course is caused through physical activity or ‘work’.
Our modern day easy lives are mostly devoid of any ‘work’ and we can get through the entire day without having to literally move a muscle. So, for most people this process of triggering these repair chemicals is being bypassed leading to accelerated aging and premature death. The epidemic of ‘lifestyle diseases’ around the world such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes and at least 50 others supports this.
We can do a lot to improve our chances of healthier ageing and longevity through our choices and attitude about proper exercise which is muscle strengthening and building exercise. No type of ‘cardio’ activity such as walking, jogging or cycling is of sufficient intensity (work load) to the muscular system to cause the triggering of the growth hormones that will keep you young. In fact too much ‘cardio’ type activity will actually make you tired, old and sick before your time.
Our bodies are programmed not for death but for survival, but we need to provide them with what is needed for them to remain strong and healthy. And that is by working our muscles hard and often. There is no way around this. We are hard wired to be physical and strong and our easy, convenient world today is in complete opposition to this fact.
1. New Rule – No Television Allowed For Two Nights Per Week
Just as you limit your child’s TV time, you also need to limit your own. Do you realize how much more you will be able to get done if you are not glued to your television set. Think of how many more things you will manage to get done in this time.
2. Set your alarm to get up a half hour earlier
We all tend to run out of time in the mornings and end up rushing. Start your day with some alone time to focus on your day and what you want to achieve, before rushing off to do all your chores. This will make a vast difference to your day and give you more direction.
3. Write a List and Shop only once a week
Plan ahead and shop for the week, and in this way you will save both money and time. If you shop daily, you will be tempted to purchase more unhealthy snacks. Shopping online is also a huge time saver.
4. Drink more water
Start your day off with two liters of water on your desk and take regular sips throughout the day. By finishing your bottle, you will have consumed the recommended eight glasses of water a day.
5. Pack your own lunch for work
You will make healthier choices and save money at the same time. If you spend just R30 a day on food and coffee, this amounts to a staggering R 7 200.00 by the end of the year.