A Well Balanced Life
How to Get the Most from Your Fitness Regimen
Guest Article by Rosemary Schiller
Summer is the perfect
time to incorporate new physical activities to
maintain your momentum.
Apart from beating boredom, mixing up your
routine provides some physiological benefits as well.
Your body develops certain strengths when you stick to the same exercises, and you'll broaden your strengths when you add new activities.
Varied activities place stress on the body in new ways, which is a good thing when you want to get the best of your workouts.
At first, your muscles might be a bit shaky when you try new activities, but they'll master the new moves with repeated actions.
Therefore, it's
crucial that you mix up your
routine if you want to speed up weight loss and maintain a balanced
workout
Cardio
Cardio is a dreaded word for some people, but it's a key component of any balanced fitness plan. Cardio, or cardiovascular exercise, comprises of activities that increase your heart rate and blood circulation throughout the body.
It's one of the best
ways to burn calories and lose weight, but there are
other health benefits you can gain from a regular cardio program.
Every 30 minute workout session pumps extra blood to your brain, which
delivers the extra nutrients and oxygen needed to perform at maximum
efficiency.
Cardio also improves your heart health, boosts your metabolism, changes your hormonal profile for the better, improves your ability to recover from injury and gives you a boost of energy.
Fast paced cardio
routines have
also been known to help with diabetes management.
Weight Training
Weight training
conjures up ideas of toned muscles, but there are other
reasons to incorporate weights into your fitness routine.
Muscles burn more calories than fat, so resistance training will speed up your weight loss. Weight training also increases bone density, athletic performance and improves coordination. Seniors can lift weights in order to prevent the loss of joint flexibility associated with aging.
Obviously, weight training takes care of endurance and muscular strength, but the since the benefits are a lot more far-reaching, it's crucial that you incorporate resistance into your fitness plan.
For simple weight
training ideas and equipment, check out the free
membership at www.SportPursuit.com.
Yoga
Yoga reduces stress and increases flexibility, but there's more to yoga than finding inner peace. Yoga has been proven to boost immunity at a cellular level and reduce the intensity and frequency of migraines.
After eight weeks of daily yoga, insomniacs will enjoy restful nights without medication. Twice-weekly sessions have helped cancer survivors reduce fatigue and promote healing.
Finally, regular yoga sessions strengthen the mind and body connections, so you'll be more mindful of what you're eating and less likely to give in to unhealthy cravings.
Whether you work out to lose weight or improve your overall health, it's essential that you incorporate different activities into your plan. Variety reduces boredom and strengthens your body in new and novel ways.
The key is to monitor your body's physical and mental signals. Exercise shouldn't be a chore, but something you're happy to do to boost your confidence and maintain good health.
Rosemary Schiller spent most of her adult life at a desk before a discovered passion for fitness called for a career change. Now as a personal trainer, she loves blogging about the simple ways to stay fit and healthy.
Check out this article on eating healthy for even more ways to get a well balanced life.
Additional Articles
Aerobic
Exercises
Learn more about aerobics and how it can help you keep a well balance
life.
Benefits
of Stretching Exercises
Stretching is a great way to keep your muscles toned and healthy and
give you a well balanced life.
Find out how many calories you burn with your workouts with this free online tool.