Being physically active is a vital part of being healthy for any
individual. Eating a balanced healthy diet and being active in your
daily life are the two best things to help keep you healthy and young.
Everyone should try to get in at least three days a week where they are
doing some sort of exercise, although more is better. Weight bearing
exercise is important for some individuals, especially those who are
suffering from bone loss, or have a history of bone loss in their
family. Doing weight lifting exercises puts pressure on your bones which
helps they to grow stronger. Other people who might want to do weight
lifting exercises are those who want to have better definition in their
muscles, or people who have sagging skin.
Lifting
weights will improve the overall look of your body by toning and
tightening it up. Using light weights can still be effective for this,
as long as you can feel some burn while you are working out. If you
desire to use heavier weights there is no need for women to be afraid of
becoming manly looking. It takes a long time and a lot of weights to
get the look that most female body builders possess. Studies have shown
that weight bearing exercise is just as beneficial to the heart as
cardiovascular exercises. Weight lifting exercises should be done at
least three times per week, and each body part should never be trained
back to back.
Cardio exercise help you lose weight, lower your chance of heart attack, lower blood pressure, improve your mood and lower stress levels. Cardio exercise should be done about five times per week for maximum results. If you can’t do cardio five times per week, you should still try to fit it in three times per week as this will still benefit you greatly. You should chose a type of exercise that you enjoy, since if you chose something you find boring, chances are you won’t stick with it. Good ideas for cardio exercises include biking, walking, jogging, playing tennis, playing basketball, skating, inline skating, swimming, skiing and team sports.
Cardio exercise help you lose weight, lower your chance of heart attack, lower blood pressure, improve your mood and lower stress levels. Cardio exercise should be done about five times per week for maximum results. If you can’t do cardio five times per week, you should still try to fit it in three times per week as this will still benefit you greatly. You should chose a type of exercise that you enjoy, since if you chose something you find boring, chances are you won’t stick with it. Good ideas for cardio exercises include biking, walking, jogging, playing tennis, playing basketball, skating, inline skating, swimming, skiing and team sports.
You
can also use cardio as a type of functional exercise. This means
instead of driving to the grocery store, try walking instead. This way
you aren’t going out of you’re way to fit in exercise, but you are still
reaping the benefits. You should try to do cardio for at least half an
hour, and try to make sure you raise your heart rate a little.
Before engaging in any type of exercise, you should get a complete physical examination to make sure you aren’t suffering from heart disease or some other type of illness. After your doctor gives you the ok to start exercising, start out slow and work your way up. And remember, exercise should be fun and enjoyable.
Before engaging in any type of exercise, you should get a complete physical examination to make sure you aren’t suffering from heart disease or some other type of illness. After your doctor gives you the ok to start exercising, start out slow and work your way up. And remember, exercise should be fun and enjoyable.
