Fitness and Gym

Title:Fitness and GymWord Count:838Summary:Fitness is just as important as health, and in reality, fitness correlates directly with our health. Ifwe are not taking care of our bodies, we get sick.Keywords:Fitness,Gym,HealthArticle Body:Fitness is just as important as health, and in reality, fitness correlates directly with our health. Ifwe are not taking care of our bodies, we get sick.Before you start, there are a few things you will want to keep in mind.If you have been sitting around for a long time, you can't start with a full fitness routine. Youwill want to start slow and build your fitness level little by little.If you try to do too much at first, you will likely give up because it left you too sore or weak.Start by walking every other day. Walking is the best exercise you can do. It involves the entirebody and you don't need any special equipment to walk. A good pair of shoes is nice but don'tlet your old shoes keep you from walking.As always, check with your doctor before starting any fitness program.Check out the menu on your left for more fitness ideas.Be RealisticIt would be great to be able to jump right into a hard workout, feel great, and see instant results.However, it is important to be realistic about several things. First, you need to understand thatyou more than likely will not (or should not) start out with a hard workout if you have not beenin a regular exercise routine. Start out slow and do not set yourself up for failure by expectingmiracles overnight. Getting fit takes time and with commitment, you will reach your goals.Envision SuccessTry to envision how great you will look and feel once you get in shape. If you can, find a

picture of someone that has the same body type and pin it up where you can look at it every dayto help you see the same results you too can reach with hard work and time.Track ProgressOften when trying to get in shape, it seems like you are working hard and sweating, but gettingnowhere. In actuality, things are happening, just not yet seen. Keep track of two things inparticular. First, track your measurements. You will probably be surprised within only a fewweeks at the progress made. Second, track your routines so you can determine what is workingfor you and what is not as successful.Warm UpBefore you start your exercise routine you will need to get your joints warmed up. Do this byslowly stretching all the joints in your body. Repeat each stretch several times until you can feelthe stiffness go away.Cool DownJust as warming up for exercise is important, cooling down after exercise is just as important.Once you have completed your workout, take five to 10 minutes to walk, or stretch to allowyour body to cool down. This is very important for the muscles and joints and for the heart andlung.Asthmatics and SportsIf you suffer from asthma, you already know that some sports should be avoided, depending onthe severity. If you have trouble on a daily basis and love sports, be encouraged to know thatsome sports are asthma friendly and in fact, can be helpful in that they help make the lungsstronger. These sports include swimming, cycling, and fishing, walking, and canoeing. Again,check with your physician before getting involved with any sport if you have a health condition.Diabetes and ExerciseAerobic exercise can actually be beneficial for people with diabetes. This exercise increases theinsulin sensitivity and when combined with good eating, can help restore a normal glucosemetabolism. Before starting into a workout program, you need to see your doctor first todetermine if there are any risks for coronary artery disease and that your blood glucose controlis appropriate for exercise. Once cleared, you will feel better and see for you the benefitsassociated with exercise.Get to the GymWorking out at home is a good option and for some people, they are committed enough toactually make it work. However, for the majority ofpeople wanting to get into shape, the inspiration, competitiveness, and encouragement receivedfrom working out in a gym is the way to go. Although it will require a small investment, makethe decision to find a gym that offers state-of-the-art equipment, qualified staff, and fun classeswhere you can enjoy working out.Network at the GymGetting to the gym is a great way to get fit. However, there are other benefits to going to thegym. You will have the opportunity to expand your social ring by making new friends, allworking to get fit just like you. This will provide needed encouragement, which in turn helpsyou to stay motivated.Tight Muscles

In addition to a good aerobic exercise, you should add weight training in, which will helpbalance out the fitness routine and provide you with the best results. If you are not sure where tostart, a professional trainer can help get you started on a healthy program.Title:Keeping a Healthy WeightWord Count:441Summary:These days, more and more people are placing importance on keeping physically healthy. Thiscan be seen by the amount of people who are joining gyms and sports clubs, going on diets, andspending on private health insuranceKeywords:Insurance, health, monthly, age, quality, care, family, medical, doctor, term, expensiveArticle Body:These days, more and more people are placing importance on keeping physically healthy. Thiscan be seen by the amount of people who are joining gyms and sports clubs, going on diets, andspending on private health insurance. One of the biggest areas of concern in this area forwomen is keeping a healthy weight, this is because it not only effects their overall level ofphysical health, but is also recognised as playing an important role in mental and emotionalwell being, and self perception as well.Most people know that being both over weight and under weight are not good for you, buthealth is about far more than just body weight. Things such as your family medical history,your genetic predispositions, how much you drink or smoke, what type of food you eat and howmuch exercise you get all have a major impact on health. There really is no ideal weighttherefore that you should be seeking on purely health grounds.Using your weight as a measure of health therefore is not particularly useful. Obviously thereare levels that will definitely be too high or too low, but within these limits, there is a hugerange of healthy weights that people will fall into. Much of the worries that people feelregarding their weight are more to do with media images and glamorous advertisements than onwhat is considered healthy. We are surrounded by images and conceptions of beauty that distortour idea of what a healthy body should look like.Many media images actually show people who are under weight, sometimes considerableunderweight, and do not represent a healthy standard or good example to measure us against.If you are genuinely concerned about health, then weight loss should not be the ultimate goal ofall fitness efforts. You should try to cut down on cigarette and alcohol consumption, eat healthyfood, get a reasonable amount of exercise, and generally take care of yourself. You do not needscientific advice and a professionally designed eating and exercise schedule. More likely what

you need is common sense simple changes like snacking on fruits sometimes, walking to work,and visiting your doctor when recommended.Doctor check ups are recommended at varying intervals depending on your age and healthcircumstances but it is wise to keep up to date with these checkups and not to fall into the trapof constantly procrastinating. If the cost of doctor visits is a serious issue that causes you to skipvisits, then maybe you should consider a health insurance plan that will cover such checkupsand just charge you an affordable monthly amount.Title:Walk 10,000 Steps to Improve Health and FitnessWord Count:460抯Summary:It a fact, America is becoming obese at an alarming rate and the rest of the world isfollowing close behind. We are eating more (and more of the wrong stuff) and exercising less orgetting no exercise at all. Our health is in steep decline and doctor and hospital visits are at alltime highs. Just a brisk 30-minute walk a day can begin to turn that around.Keywords:walk, walking, shoes, brisk, obese, 10,000 steps, health, fitness, exercise, diabetes, stroke, heart,cardiovascular, pedometer, calories, mile, miles抯Article Body:It a fact, America is becoming obese at an alarming rate and the rest of the world isfollowing close behind. We are eating more (and more of the wrong stuff) and exercising less orgetting no exercise at all. Our health is in steep decline and doctor and hospital visits are at alltime highs. Just a brisk 30-minute walk a day can begin to turn that around.抯You name it, we have it, and it getting worse. Heart and cardiovascular disease, high bloodpressure, stroke, out of control blood sugar levels, diabetes, obesity, and more. The U.S.Surgeon General recommends getting at least 20-30 minutes of moderate activity each day andmany of us are falling far short of even that.抯Studies show the average person takes about 3000 to 5000 steps a day, and some even muchless. Let face it, we just do not get the exercise our ancestors did a hundred or so years agoand we tend to eat more refined foods. For some of us, most of steps we take are from the easychair in front of the TV to the fridge so we can fill up on snacks. For others, like me, we sit at acomputer all day as part of our jobs.Many fitness experts recommend we walk 10,000 steps a day to maintain our weight andoverall good health. 10,000 steps are approximately 5 miles, give or take depending on the

length of your stride. You will need to purchase and wear a pedometer to count how many stepsyou take each day. Follow the directions that usually come with the pedometer. Do this for aweek or two and you will get a good average step count. Your goal is to reach 10,000 or moresteps each day. There is nothing magical about 10,000, but it will put you in the right ballpark.As a general rule, a person will burn about 100 calories walking a mile, depending on age, size,and fitness level. The heavier you are, the more calories you will burn.Become creative on ways to increase your steps. At work, go for walks at lunchtime. Go forwalks with your spouse or children. Walk the dog. Walk to the store instead of driving, or parkat the far end of the parking lot. Use the stairs instead of the elevator. For me, I take brisk2-mile walks around the neighborhood twice a day everyday (aerobic walking). Just dowhatever works best for you, but do it! You will need good walking shoes and socks to preventinjury when walking for exercise (like aerobic walking).Go to your favorite search engine and type in ?0,000 steps?to learn more about this life saving,life changing program. The information is abundant.