There are all kinds
of fitness fads and fitness practices available today. Many people form their
fitness knowledge based on the teachings of an individual expert or guru. This
can be very helpful in forming a core fitness philosophy; however, there are
many truths surrounding fitness, and a smattering of general knowledge never
hurt anyone. In this article, we will discuss some random fitness facts that
are both fun and useful to know. Read on to broaden your fitness knowledge.
Playing in the yard
with your kids or grand-kids is fun, but many people put off playtime because
they feel it is too indulgent. After all, we should be hard at work doing
practical things, right? Well, the fact is vigorous play outdoors burns up
calories and keeps you fit just as well as power walking. Aside from that, it
has the benefit of strengthening your ties with your friends and loved ones and
putting a smile on your face. All-in-all, playtime is fun, productive and vitally
important to your health, fitness and well-being.
No pain, no gain,
right? Wrong! This is an old-fashioned theory of exercise that left a lot of
people injured in the 1980s and 90s, Actually, fitness pursuits should be fun
and challenging, but they should not hurt. When you are engaged in active
exercise at the appropriate level for you, you should be able to talk, laugh
and feel good. If any of those qualities are missing from your fitness routine,
you are doing it wrong. For maximum results, dial it back a little bit to a
point where you are comfortably challenged.
Lots of people think
that doing just a little bit of exercise is a big waste of time. The generally
accepted theory is that you have to exercise vigorously at least half an hour
every-other day to get any benefits at all. You will be happy to know that this
is hogwash. Anything you add to your activity level on a regular basis will
make some difference in your overall health and fitness level. For example,
while choosing to take the stairs instead of the elevator every day will not
give you 6-pack abs, it could very well reduce your blood pressure
significantly and improve your overall cardiovascular health.
It is never too late
to start exercising, and every hour that you spend exercising may pay off in
two more hours of life! Even if you are middle aged or elderly, exercising at
an appropriate level will help you keep your energy levels up, retain and
improve flexibility and mobility and improve your muscle tone and general
health. Gentle exercise such as walking, stretching and even slow dancing will
improve your health and the quality of your life.
Lifting weights
(even little ones) is a great way to keep your body young. After the age of
thirty, we start to lose lean muscle as well as bone density. Weight-bearing
exercise helps combat the loss of muscle mass and bone mass. Working out with
light hand weights while watching TV and/or going for a stroll can help you
maintain your youthful figure and keep your skeleton strong.
Many people are
afraid to start exercising because they think it will just be too hard or will
not really help. Clearly, any level of exercise begun at any time in your life
will boost your fitness level and help you enjoy your life more. Combine a
positive, can do attitude and a handful of these fitness facts to improve your
fitness level today.
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