What is Physical Health
and fitness? Before you know how to attain this you have to first
determine what it means to you. It's my opinion physical wellbeing is
possessing sufficient energy to live your life free without needing to
stress about being unwell, sore or simply feeling too sluggish to do
anything. Be assured that even skinny or regular sized folks can be very
unhealthy. A great metabolism doesn't make you a healthy person.
Motivation. This might be the most difficult thing to overcome with
regards to becoming or remaining healthy. Men and women are frequently
over weight or lethargic because they just can't get motivated to get
out there and do the exercising they are aware they should. So how do
you get motivated?
There are a few simple ways to get motivated to workout. First of all
you can workout with a good friend, spouse or even your kids. This
approach is very effective as even on days when you don't feel like
exercising they are able to provide you with that tiny push you need to
just do it anyhow. And there will be days like that, believe me.
Secondly you could attempt some simple subconscious triggers to help you
get motivated and remain motivated. Looking at oneself in the mirror
every day to remind oneself the reason why you're exercising can be
effective. Just take a look at your self and picture what your body may
be like when you've reached your physical health and fitness goal. And
while you're standing in front of the mirror speak to yourself. Say "I
will go for that walk tomorrow." 10 times to yourself. Even when you
don't believe it. It is an established method of motivation, utilized by
some of the worlds most successful businessmen and women.
Exercise to improve your physical health.
Exercising is the key. Cardiovascular exercise is easily the most
effective way to stay in good shape. Walking for 15-30 minutes each day
is a good method to raise the overall levels of energy each day. So if
you're only starting out take a stroll around your block, if that is too
far walk to the corner and back again once or twice. Should you get
bored quickly you could just walk for 15 minutes in a direction then
change and walk back home. By doing this you can explore new streets and
keep the walk interesting. Or if you go shopping a lot walk down every
department even if you don't need something there.
Some other great exercises for general physical health and fitness
include cycling, running, swimming, martial arts, dancing (zumba).
Sports like Squash or Badminton are good also. These will provide you
with a quick paced hour or two per week of intense workout, that with
time will build up your endurance and core level of fitness.
Physical Health and the food you eat.
And lastly diet is important. The less 'bad' food you consume the
simpler it's going to be to maintain a good physical health standard.
Try changing out your white bread for wholemeal. Change your eating
habits. Eat only until you're full and place the rest inside the
refrigerator for a snack. Try eating five times a day, this has been
proven to trigger your metabolism and help with the digestion of food.
You might also try including more fruits and vegetables in your diet.
As usual a good diet and regular exercise is the key to good health.
Life is waiting for you to live it and good physical health and fitness
will make sure you can for years to come.