Activity
An active lifestyle is important for maintaining physical and mental wellbeing. We all know the benefits including reducing the risk of various health conditions, reducing stress, improving mood & boosting self esteem but may find a lack of time, motivation, resources, health issues or social and environmental factors can hinder our adherence to a better us.
How do we overcome these challenges?
Set Specific & achievable goals: What are you setting out to accomplish?
Make healthy life style choices: Improve you sleeping habits, choose nutritious foods, incorporate daily physical activity, take time to work on mental wellbeing.
Find Support & Accountability: Find those to motivate you & keep you on track along the way. Support from family, friends or a coach/ trainer.
Stay motivated: Remind yourself of the benefits of your healthier choices & find ways to enjoy the process as well as the main goal.
Be persistent: Taking on lifestyle change can be difficult & may have setbacks. Taking the time to make slow and sustainable changes will yield the best results
The best training plan is the one you can adhere to.
Strength & Cardiovascular Training:
Improve muscle strength & size
Improve bone density & reduce the risk of osteoporosis
Improve balance & coordination
Improve cardiovascular fitness & respiratory function
Weight Management
reduce the risk of hearth disease & other health conditions
Improve flexibility & mobility
Resources:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18615224/
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