Am I Physically Fit

Being physically fit is considered by some to be conquering marathons in record time and not just looking your best on the beach, even though looking your best is always a bonus.
Physical exercise benefits your health and can help you live longer, more fulfilling life, it can benefit your body, your self-esteem and help you deal with the stress daily life creates.
Isn’t it ironic how we always manage to find the time to watch TV and catch up on your favourite program or time to get together with friends?
Making time for fitness when it comes to going to gym or getting physical, you can easily come up with at least 10 different reasons why you’re either too busy or just don’t have the time to break a sweat.

FITNESS VS HEALTH

Making fitness part of your life needs to be a priority in everyone’s life, it should become a daily habit, the same as brushing your teeth or taking a shower.
Setting aside one hour of your day isn’t much to ask when you take into account all the positive things you achieve just by being physically fit. Apart from the looking good feeling good the main benefits of working out are your improved health especially the following:

ALLEVIATE STRESS

Helps to relieve stress, depression and anxiety
Increases your ability to concentrate, think faster and become more sharp
Helps reduce blood pressure
Lowers the risk of developing colon cancer
Keeps your heart healthy and reduce the risk of heart disease
Helps with gaining muscle, which can build and maintain strong bones
Increases flexibility, which can help prevent injury and help with muscular tension.
So next time you put off going to the gym, stop and think about all the benefits you’re missing out on. Just 30 minutes to an hour of physical fitness a day can be a major health investment. And remember you don’t have to be in a gym to be fit. You can enjoy fitness with your kids, your spouse, family or friends by coming up with fun, physical activities such as going for walks, swimming, mountain biking, hiking or playing golf to mention a few.

GET A PLAN

Like a daily diet plan, you need a daily fitness plan there some good ones to help you get into shape and enjoy fitness, but there are also many scams that promise you the world and don’t deliver.
If you have spare cash on hand, get in touch with a personal trainer at your gym and take up a few sessions because most personal trainers will help you with your fitness goal setting.

KICK START YOUR FITNESS PLAN

If you’re a beginner into the world of fitness, fitness awareness is imperative so ease into a routine start slowly and gradually increase your endurance level. If you go all out on the first day, chances are you’ll burn out and overwork yourself to the extent that you’ll be put off fitness forever. If you’re a newbie, also remember that it takes time to adjust to a fitness routine and the only way to reach your ideal level is be consistent and stick with the program.

TIME FOR FITNESS

The best way to ensure that you avoid the excuses-zone is to make a habit of getting your workouts done first thing in the morning. Set your alarm to wake up an hour earlier, get to the gym and from there, you can shower and head for work. By doing your workout in the morning you are more likely to put it off later due to tiredness (or laziness), plus research has shown that you burn more fat if you do your cardio sessions first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.
Remember the benefits far out weigh the effort, if you are down on fitness then with the changes you will enjoy a fuller life, don’t believe me ask someone who is seriously ill!
You owe it to yourself and all those who love you!
Bonne Sante | Good Health

 

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Paul Mara aka PAPY PAUL MARA