Sunday, December 2, 2012

What You Need to Know to Plan a Successful Fitness Program

By James Steele


Your overall level of fitness plays a huge role in your health and quality of life. With all the modern "conveniences" available today, the general population has become immobile and sluggish. Being sedentary is something you cannot afford to do, as it will impact your health and well-being. Don't be misled into thinking you have to workout every single day for hours on end. The opposite is true, in fact. A no-frills workout program won't take a lot of time. You're going to be very pleased when you see how your muscles respond to even the smallest amount of exercise. You will be so excited when you see your improvement, that you will be motivated to increase your exercise.

It doesn't matter how "old" you perceive yourself to be. Search the internet and you will see countless senior citizens who have scored triumphs with physical feats. Here's an example of what you can aspire to. Fauja Singh, a British Citizen, recently completed the 2011 Waterfront Marathon in Toronto. Fauja Singh is 100 years old. In many different sports field, seniors over 60 years old are setting records with their accomplishments. Consequently, your age isn't an excuse. It won't hold you back from becoming as fit and healthy as you possibly can. Needless to say, your first step is to get clearance from your medical provider and modify what you do in relation to your age. So take it very easy and there is no reason to hurry anything at all. If you don't use your body to the fullest extent you can, your body will slowly deteriorate. Food is very important for maintaining energy and meeting your daily caloric needs; however, you also need some form of exercise each day to keep your body fit and healthy. All you need to do is begin with something, and then your mind will gravitate to what is best for you to do. In other words, you will begin feeling better both physically and mentally. In addition, when you perceive your muscles becoming stronger and more defined, and your energy level increases, you will be motivated to do even more.

Sometimes, however, when a person begins an exercise program, they automatically realize they need to eat more food. Exercising is making increased demands on your body, so the need for more nourishment is nothing unusual.

Take the time to study some general information about how and why to get fit before you begin. Being up-to-date on the latest facts about being fit will be invaluable and can make all the difference in the world to how well your fitness regimen proceeds. There are many sources of this information and it isn't difficult to find or comprehend. You will find that you benefit enormously from learning what you can about fitness.

It doesn't matter what method of fitness training you choose, you must become limber. The muscles of your legs have to be warmed up and stretched along with the rest of your muscle groups. You can easily use many different stretches to warm up your leg muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Despite the fact that you may consider yourself fit, when you are first starting you need to take it slow and easy. You can easily stretch out your hamstring muscles by bending over from the waist. If you have a problem keeping your legs straight during this stretch, don't force yourself. Don't bounce or jerk when you stretch. Gently stretch to the point of tension and then hold. It's no secret that the medical field has always advocated that a person can improve their fitness at any age. One good motivator, if you are really out of shape, is to start a fitness program with someone you know. This is not an idea to dismiss lightly. You and your significant other - or a friend - can begin the road back to fitness together. Not only will you benefit socially - which is good for your health - but also it won't be as hard to stay on the fitness path when you share it with someone you care about. If that does not work for you then, naturally, there is nothing wrong with working out by yourself. A lot of people prefer to do just that. The most important thing is to simply start. Take a daily walk - it doesn't have to be long - and do some simple exercises in the privacy of your own home. Doing some stretches before you walk is a good way to start.




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