The Busy Fitness Pro

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We don’t eat well. We don’t sleep well. We don’t exercise enough. We are stressed out and busy and always wishing there was more time to get things done. At the same time we live in a society where everyone wants to look younger, feel younger, and even act younger. How can we live the kinds of unhealthy lifestyles that we do and still look like the models on our favorite magazine? It might not be possible. But there are some simple things we can do during the day that can improve the way we look and feel and won’t take much extra time or effort.

Take a Daily Vitamin
Most people don’t get the amounts of vitamins and minerals that our bodies need to function properly in their diets and need nutritional supplements. A good multi-vitamin can increase energy, boost mental alertness, improve memory, and improve your mood.

Take a Good Omega Blend
Omega fatty acids can help your memory, lower cholesterol, and can help you lose weight.

Take Acai Berry or Resveratrol Supplement
Resveratrol is a supplement that has anti aging and anti inflammatory effects. Clinical studies have also shown promising results for fighting diseases such as cardio-vascular disease and cancer. Acai berries are a great source of antioxidants which have also been shown to have positive health effects.

Walk Each Day
An easy way to get some exercise in is to go for a walk. Think you already walk enough? Buy a pedometer and find out for sure. To lose weight, you need to walk at least 15,000 steps a day. You can accomplish this by taking the stairs instead of the elevator, park a little further away in the parking lot, play tag with your kids, dance with your spouse, or take a stroll in your neighborhood.

Relax
Spend a few minutes every day on yourself. Play a game of solitaire on your computer. Read a chapter in a book. Call a friend and chat.

Think Positive Thoughts
Thinking good thoughts doesn’t require any extra time. Just replace negative thoughts with positive ones about yourself. This will not only help your stress level, it will also stop you from getting those unsightly lines that cranky people get between their eye brows.

So there you have it, a simple antiaging solution. Start with supplements like a multi-vitamin, omegas, and resveratrol. Add some walking, a little relaxing, and some positive thinking and you are on your way to a healthier, happier, and younger looking you.

This article should be used for informational purposes only. The FDA has not approved resveratrol supplements for the treatment of any disease. You should consult your doctor for any treatments needed and before starting any exercise or diet program. Much of the information used in this article was obtained from research done by Oregon State University and is published at lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/phytochemicals/resveratrol/.

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It’s not true that people have an innate dislike for accomplishing fitness goals. The problem perhaps is the goals themselves. According to Gregory D. McCollum, co-owner of the Training Loft, a private personal training studio in Chicago:

“Start slowly, but do it with zeal. Ninety percent of all fitness programs work if you simply apply yourself. You will see a positive change in yourself by improving your cardiovascular health, increasing your flexibility and building up your strength.”

Starting out right

The first thing to do is to acquire a fitness evaluation. This can be gotten from your local gym or from your doctor. After getting the results, get a good trainer to tailor a fitness program that would match your needs.

If your cardiovascular health needs improving, you can readily engage in power walking. Power walking with constant and rhythmic pumping of the arms and legs can raise the heart rate and burn calories. Get a pedometer so you can see your “progress” immediately.

Other exercises

If you want to tone your thighs and your buttocks, consider doing lunges. Lunges can easily be carried out in hallways or in any long strip of space where you can go backward and forward easily. At work, consider using the stairs when going to upper floors. It might take longer, but it will be good exercise. Eventually, going up three floors would be as easy as one, two, and three.

If you have a pre-existing membership to a fitness club or a locally gym, take advantage of exercise equipment there. Forget “bulking up” during the first few weeks. Lose as much fat as you can first by engaging in aerobic exercises like treadmills and stationary bikes. If you can engage in exercise for 30 to 40 minutes in this equipment, you’re well on your way to improving your cardiovascular fitness.

Real health threats

According to Stephanie Kong, author of A Minute for Your Health: The ABC’s for Improved Health and Longevity:

“Two out of three people will die from cardiovascular disease or cancer. Eating too much fat contributes to both. Most Americans, even slim ones, eat too much fat. Why take the risk? It’s time you discovered how delicious low-fat eating can be.”

More fish, please!

One easy way to balance the good and bad cholesterol in one’s diet is by eating more fish. Once you fill up on good sources of protein like fish, high-fat red meats won’t be as satisfying. There are plenty of recipes floating around the Internet to make fish more interesting. Frying, filleting and roasting are only three of many ways to cook fish.

McCollum advises regarding brisk walking, the urge of bingeing and cooking at home:”Take a brisk walk when you feel a binge is coming on. You’ll find it refreshing, and you’ll lose weight. Cook more at home. That way you can control the quality of your food and you can control portion sizes. You are the only person who can prevent you from meeting your goals.”You’ve heard the experts; now it’s time to turn those fitness goals into reality.

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