Do me a favor and check to see if physical activity is on your list.... (I'll wait) ..... .(whistling).... :)
Do you know why I am waiting... because it is important! Yes, regular physical activity is crucial to our quality of life and here's why...
1. Weight Loss - Physical activity helps burn calories which can aid in weight loss or actively managing weigh gain. The more you increase your heart rate the more calories you will burn. Effective activity is important. GEt that HEART rate up HIGH!!!!
2. Improves Your Mood - Physical activity stimulates brain chemicals leaving you feeling happier and more relaxed. Now who does not want that??
This is the way to be more effective with our "NO Negativity" challenge :) When you are physically active and you are feeling good and possibly losing weight or maintaining a healthy body a crazy thing happens usually....your confidence levels increase and you typically feel a boost of your self esteem!!!
Now that is awesome
3. Decrease occurrence of negative health conditions - Physical activity keeps your blood flowing which decreases cardiovascular disease. It boosts good cholesterol levels and decreases unhealthy triglycerides. Triglycerides is a type of fat found in the blood. Our body takes any unused calories and converts them to triglycerides. Too high of a level of triglycerides increases risk for heart disease. Other common conditions that are decreased by regular physical activity are high blood pressure, stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression and arthritis to name a few.
4.Energy Booster - Ever struggle with not having enough energy? Well regular physical activity delivers oxygen and nutrients to our tissue to improve our cardiovascular system. This in turn improves muscle strength and endurance. GOOD HEART, GOOD LUNGS....more ENERGY!!!
5. Who wants to sleep better? - Get some regular exercise in and watch your sleep patterns regulate. Note - try not to exercise too close to bedtime. This could have an adverse effect on the body and awaken you like caffeine.
6. Spark up your SEX Life - Physical activity boosts energy and increases endorphins and can enhance arousal for women and decrease ED (erectile dysfuntion) in men. You've got your confidence so spark it up!!
Having a hard time getting some sort of physical activity in??
Well let me assure you it is not necessary to work our for hours. Actually studies have shown working out too long can have an advers affect on your body. Typically a good 25-30 mins is sufficient 3-4 times weekly. Everyone is different so you can monitor your body reaction and consult a physician if you are concerned or starting a new workout.
What can you do that is easy??? (won't even need a gym membership)
- Go for a walk- Not just a walk where you are talking the entire time... Go for a BRISK walk. Use your arms to push you and get that heart rate soaring! you should be breathing harder and find it hard to hold a conversation. Remember you can chat during your cool down and afterwards over your protein smoothie. :)
- Jump rope - Simple but effective. Good for arms, legs, heart rate etc.... (find an inexpensive one at a local sporting good store like Academy or retail store like Target, Walmart etc...)
- Jumping Jacks - These have same affect as Jumping rope. If you can't jump due to knee injuries do a modified jack with a knee lift instead. Just as effective.
- Push-ups - Do you want to get your heart rate up and build strength? Do you dream of having those arms you see on tv or in magazines and wonder how do they look like that? Well an easy way is push-ups. Our own body weight is a terrific workout machine without needing a gym.
- Take the stairs instead of the escalator or elevator into the office or store.
- Park your car further from the entrance and take that brisk walk
- Run/Jog- Go for a run if you are inclined to. Make sure to push yourself at the end with a nice sprint.
- Do Sprints - find a track or an open paved area and do 50+meter sprints at least 8 times. Making sure to run through the end. Sprints are an awesome way to get a good workout in and effectively work every part of your body.
- Biking - If you have a bike, dust it off. Pump up those tires, adjust the seat and have at it. Try a spin class if you have a gym membership.
- Hiking or other outdoor activities - Speed up that hike, challenge yourself! Get that blood pumping! If you are anything like me, you love to be outdoors and in the element. Natural air is an amazing detoxifier. But we'll hit on that in another blog:)
- Household chores - Spruce up those household chores. Add some squats and lunges when you are moping or sweeping. Do some calf raises when you dust or vacuum. Do leg lifts while doing dishes or cooking dinner.
There are so many ways to get some physical activity in... Now you just have to do it :)
Auf Geht's!!! No stop! let's do it becuase we love ourselves enough to :)
AliMBS
Be Animately Existent
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