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GETTING FIT & STAYING FIT
Exercise For Fitness | 2022 GETTING FIT
& STAYING FIT
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There are many exercise options, from aerobics to yoga. Before you start on your fitness journey do some exploring and find one that works best for you. Are you a solitary person who doesn’t like group workouts? A good option to investigate is hiring a personal trainer. A personal trainer can help you with your needs including weight loss, muscle toning and cardio, among other things. Your trainer will create a custom workout plan specific to your needs, whether it be to achieve weight loss, strength,
Weight training is very popular or muscle toning. In some cases, personal trainers will also help clients with health and nutrition plans, such as recommending a food diary, or working with a nutritionist. One of the most challenging parts about maintaining a workout routine is being consistent. Sometimes lounging or going down to the beach sounds a lot more inviting than working out. Working with a personal trainer will give you the nudge you need to get your workout in — whether in person or virtually. If you are the gregarious type, high intensity aerobics might be for you. A very popular aerobic is classes that put cardio exercise to music. These classes are very enthusiastic and can mask the fact that you are actually exercising! There are many levels to cardio exercise, if a fast paced class is not for you, there also low to moderate. Look around and you will find one for you. Hot yoga is sure to get you fired up. What sets Hot yoga apart from other high-power styles is the setting: this yoga occurs in a heated room that is typically set between 80 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat is a great way to detoxify and assist flexibility. The movement itself comes in the form of varying sequences and breathing exercises that are usually done twice. Hot yoga is not for the faint of heart, but it will certainly leave you looking and feeling like a fitness warrior when you finish your practice.
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Weight training (resistance training) is very popular for strength and muscle tone. When you think of weight training, body builders with bulky muscles and chiseled chests come to mind, but scientists say resistance training offers incredible benefits for everyday people hoping for better health, too. Some benefits of weight lifting can include improved posture, better sleep, gaining bone density, maintaining weight loss, boosting metabolism, lowering inflammation and staving off chronic disease.
Pilates is a method of exercise and physical movement designed to stretch, strengthen, and balance the body. Pilates classes are most commonly delivered in three formats – group Mat classes, group Reformer classes, and private or small group studio classes where the client works on the full range of apparatus, such as the Reformer, Trapeze Table, Ladder Barrel, Wunda Chair, or Spine Corrector. The moves may look simple, but they take a lot of precision and control. It's not like doing a bunch of crunches; there's a strong emphasis on technique. Pilates will help you get stronger, more sculpted muscles and gain flexibility. You may also have better posture and a better sense of well-being.
Exercise does not need to be structured. If going for a walk gives you pleasure, turn it into a daily health and fitness opportunity. Walking with a friend can make it even more enjoyable and by committing to walk with them, you are more likely to do it and less likely to let other things stop you.
Some people like the discipline of attending a regular class or course or joining a social sports team, and find that this helps them to exercise regularly. They also tend to try harder than they would on their own. Community
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centers and adult education colleges often offer classes in activities such as dance, yoga or pilates, as well as classes for the older exerciser.
If you have been inactive for a long time, have existing health problems, or old or recent muscle, bone or joint injuries, see your doctor before starting regular exercise. Being unwell or having an injury does not usually rule out exercise, in fact, it is often a vital part of rehabilitation. However, exercise in this context may mean you need to amend the details of your physical activity program, under guidance from your doctor or other healthcare professional.
Whether you plan to exercise for general health benefits, to increase your physical fitness or to help maintain or lose weight — perhaps all three reasons are your motivation — it is important to select types of exercise that you can continue to do, week-in and week-out. Whichever exercise options you choose, and whichever strategies you use to keep motivated, remember to start off slowly and build up gradually. Don’t push yourself too hard, too fast. Progression in fitness occurs over weeks and months, not days.
