Friday, November 11, 2011

Best Tips for Maximum Fitness and Health


Getting healthy is not an easy task these days



Getting healthy is not an easy task these days. There are always many reasons why people to do not have time to exercise, cook a nutritious meal or do anything that will help them to be in tip top shape. Usually the main culprit is the busy work schedule wherein you always rush to go to the office. This means that you have almost zero time to prepare a good lunch. And when you get home, you are too tired to get on the treadmill or pick up those dumbbells. Fitness and health, though, should be your priority. But should this be the case? Definitely not. You owe it to your body to keep it healthy and free from sickness. It is also your life which will benefit from a healthy body because when you are fit, you can do more things that you love. If you are sick, you are just confined within the four corners of your room, usually just in your bed. Then how can you accomplish anything when you're just lying there? Stay away from diseases and say hello to a healthy body by following these simple tips.1. Eat colorful fruits and vegetables.The more variety of vegetables and fruits that you eat, the more vitamins and minerals you will be taking in. As a rule of thumb, the darker the color of the vegetable or fruit, the more nutrients it contains especially antioxidants which are effective in fighting against free radicals which in turn causes havoc to your immune system. If you are already eating these types of healthy food, then you are half way there to keeping yourself in perfect fitness and health condition. 2. Walk for at least 30 minutes a day.For all those busy people, walking is already a great exercise which they can easily incorporate in their daily schedule. You have so many chances to take a walk. You can park your car a few blocks away from your office and then just walk. If you are going to have lunch, pick a restaurant that is not in the same block as your building so you will have the chance to walk longer. In the mornings, if you still have the time, take your dog for a walk. Not only will your pet enjoy the experience, you will also get a good exercise that way. 3. Get a good night's sleep.Doctors have long recommended that we sleep for at least eight hours a day. While you can always follow this good advice, the length of a person's sleep actually varies from one person to another. To some, just five hours of sleep is enough for them. Only you can tell how much sleep you really need to make you feel energized and well rested. Remember that a good night's sleep is an important part of any fitness and health regimen to do give you the energy you need for the day ahead.


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