Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Suggestions on How to Add a Regular Fitness Routine to Your Life

By James Steele


Countless numbers of people are injured every year either because they don't exercise and are not fit, or because of exercising in an unsafe manner. The fact is, if you are not fit, you are more subject to injuries if you engage in weekend sports or fitness regimens, and are even susceptible at home or at work. Take things slower and you will be better protected from sustaining an injury, especially if you are out of shape. Many people sustain injuries because they won't admit how unfit they actually are. So what happens? Because these people haven't factored safety into their workouts, they just proceed "full speed ahead" and then wonder why they get injured. They haven't even thought about what they need to do to prevent injuring themselves.

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. For example, not too long ago a 100 year old person ran and completed a marathon. People in their 60s and 70s routinely accomplish things that very many half their age do not. Consequently, your age isn't an excuse. It won't hold you back from becoming as fit and healthy as you possibly can. Of course you have to get cleared by your doctor, and then you need to accommodate your age. You don't have to rush. Just take your time and proceed easily and intelligently.

Sometimes, however, when a person begins an exercise program, they automatically realize they need to eat more food. This is not unusual. Your body has greater needs and will require more nutrition.

There are many scientific studies that have proven that the body has amazing self-regenerating properties. You have to assume responsibility for doing what is necessary and, as you begin exercising, your body will be stressed in the correct manner and will start healing itself. Perhaps one of the more significant events will be cleaning out your body of toxins that have accumulated. Improving your circulation - in both your blood vessels and lymph system - will help the healing process be more effective. Besides giving your body the movement it needs, you have to meet its nutritional needs with a healthy diet. The vitamins, minerals, and other components in the food you eat are what your body will use to repair the damage that has been done in the past.

Remember, warming up your muscle groups by stretching is crucial if you want to prevent injury to your body. And, also, at the end of your fitness workout, you must do cool-down stretches. If you try to take shortcuts, you leave yourself liable to injury. If you do bodybuilding or weight lifting it is even more important that you stretch your muscles before you begin. It's no secret that lifting weights shortens your muscles. The bottom line is that it is important for you to take the necessary time to ensure that your body is fit and healthy.




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