Fitness for Health and Wellbeing

When you think of fitness, you may be thinkingOn the flip side, it is important to be aware of the
of well-toned bodies, rock-hard abs and generally,fact that a bad diet can affect your fitness
just a fit and outstanding physique. What if I toldtraining, even if you follow the best type of
you that in order to be truly fit and feel greatexercise plan available! In order to stay as healthy
you dont need to be a body builder?as possible, you need to combine a healthy diet
Fitness is more than exercise. If you thinkwith a lot of exercise!
exercise and weight control are all there is toThe average person needs at least twenty
fitness, you may be surprised! Fitness is a lifelongminutes of exercise three times a week. This is
pursuit, not a short term goal. "Physical fitness isnot hard for most people to attain even if youre
defined as "a set of attributes that people havenot used to any kind of fitness training. It will help
or achieve that relates to the ability to performto strengthen your cardiovascular health and your
physical activity" (USDHHS, 1996).overall fitness. Regardless of what sort of physical
In fact, physical fitness is made up of five mainactivity you choose, you should burn about 3500
components: cardio-respiratory endurance,calories per week. You will soon start feeling the
muscular strength, muscular endurance, bodybenefits!
composition and flexibility.When you start any type fitness plan it is
An interesting quote I came across is this: "Therecommended that you talkto your doctor about
biggest obstacle people face in achieving physicalit first. He may work out a specific exercise plan
and financial fitness is developing consistent andwith you that is best suited for your particular
long-term healthy habits." This came fromphysical needs. Be sure to discuss with your
Countrywide Bank Managing Director, Pierre Habis.doctor any special health concerns like blood
Interestingly, it points up the fact that anythingpressure, hypertension and any special diet needs
worth achieving should become a mindset basedthat you may have.
on a long term goal. Add anything that is worthIt just cannot be stressed enough how the
while achieving to your regular life routine.combination of a healthy diet and exercise plan will
In general, physical fitness is the ability to do dailydo wonders for your overall well being. It will
activities without feeling overly tired. Physicalmake you feel good mentally, emotionally, as well
fitness is especially beneficial in preventingas physically!
coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease,Did you know that you can use diet to control
enhancing muscle quality, preventing muscularhigh blood pressure? Studies have shown that
deterioration and reducing depression.exercise has a role in keeping blood pressure
You see, true fitness is everything from properfrom increasing. Yes; hypertension can be
sleep to proper nutrition, from stress reduction tocontrolled by physical activity, a low fat diet, and
weight reduction, and from flexibility to balance toreducing your salt intake, weight, and alcohol
relaxation. Being physically well toned and muscularconsumption!
does not mean youre healthy.There is also increasing evidence that weight
Diet and exercise work together for your body'sbearing exercises, like walking, dancing, running,
best interest. Thats because nutrition and physicaland sports are all excellent for good bone health.
activity go together like bread and butter for ourTo balance your overall health, you need to have
bodies. Dieting alone is not going to be able to givea healthy diet that provides ample calcium,
you all of these health benefits. You need to havevitamins and minerals along with the adequate
the physical part as well. Exercise will aid inamount of exercise to keep your body working
digestion, provide strength and endurance, andgreat for the rest of your life.
does wonders for the heart.