Health And Fitness - How Does It Affect You

By Hilda Jackson

The significance of health and fitness is often underestimated by folks. People just don't get why it is vital to exercise everyday! It's quite frustrating attempting to get my ma to understand that she should not be eating that chocolate mousse whenever she passes by the confectioners' but will she listen? Na uh! there is still hope for lots of people out there, who are open to idea. Keep in mind that it is never too late to build muscle.

How are fitness and health Related?

Health and fitness go hand in hand. This is just because, the fitter you are the healthier and better you feel. Staying fit not only helps you feel happier about yourself, but keeps the danger of many potentially fatal diseases at bay!

moreover, fit people have so much energy! Whether it is at home, or at work, fit people are always ecstatic. After a busy day at the office, most of us don't have the patience or the energy to play with our kids. But if you're healthy and fit, then you will be able to do it!

moreover, when you are active and stay fit, you burn more calories all of the time, even when you are sleeping. This is because your basal metabolism increases and you don't have to think twice about getting that ice cream for yourself ( not everyday though ). Likewise, you don't have to be a sports figure to stay healthy and fit. A moderate level of activity is ok.

Recommended Exercise

For health-related fitness, brisk walking for 2 and a half hours a week will do just fine. Or, you may also do vigorous workouts, like running for about an hour and a quarter a week as well. Begin with walking and slowly progress to jogging. Or increase the duration of your walking if you're not comfortable with jogging.

So what are the advantages of a high level of health and fitness? Aside from feeling great about yourself and getting a complete storehouse of energy, you also lower the danger of heart sicknesses, diabetes, high cholesterol and blood pressure and even a few types of cancers!

Now isn't that something? I would say this is the least expensive kind of medical treatment available on the planet! So never put down health and fitness, keep burning your calories! - 31828

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