It is important to be healthy, when it comes to the both mind and body. Healthy mind is something else; it needs different approach than the body. As for the physical aspect of the organism, it can be controlled with control of eating and with the increased physical activity.
Physical activity
How does physical activity help with our health? It is obvious that muscle will become larger and the strength will increase. Also, metabolism of the organism will be faster, and several systems will be enhanced. Those are respiratory system, digestive system; even heart is working easier if there is no excessive fat. So we can say that physical activity also prevents certain medical problems, including diabetes, depression, heart issues, hypertension, accumulation of cholesterol and triglycerides.
It is also important to exercise properly. There are two major types of exercising; one is focusing on the increase of the muscle mass, while the other is all about losing fat and making a lean and fit body. Muscle mass is increased with the help of additional weight and also some supplements can be used. As for cardio workout, the simplest technique is running, a great physical activity that activates many muscles in our body and is excellent for fat burning process. As for lifting weights, it is important to add more and more weight each time a body feels that certain exercise is becoming easy. Adding weight will ensure the continuous bulking up effect. Unfortunately, at some point, that process will slow down tremendously and that is the moment when supplements can be included in the process.
Eating healthy
It is also important to have balanced and healthy meals. Balanced means that the amount of food must not be too large or too small, but just enough. And also, there should be 5 or 6 meals in a day. Eating constantly will ensure that the hunger is never present and also the quantity of meals is reduced. If exercising is present, then it would be wise to have a pre workout meal, the one that is full of energy and fibers (so that it does not create problems in the stomach during training session). Quantity of that meal must not be big at all; too much food will take away time and energy for processing in stomach and intestines.
Exercising and dieting are just two elements needed to reach the healthy body. Some supplements can be used, but if that is the case, a consultation with a doctor is needed first.
- health.gov/news/blog-bayw/2014/03/what-to-eat-before-you-go-to-the-gym/
- www.nutrition.gov/subject/smart-nutrition-101/healthy-eating/eating-exercise-and-sports
- Photo courtesy of Kahunapule Michael Johnson by Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/kahunapulej/40713750402/
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