PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Taking part in regular physical activity is also a critical component of great health. This does not mean that you have to run a marathon everyday. Even a twenty minute walk outside if the weather is nice can be very effective. There are essentially two kinds of exercise and that is cardiovascular (aerobic) and strengh (weight) training and they are both important.

Aerobic exercise is important to keep the heart strong and it offers many other health benefits. Consider joining a gym and doing aerobic exercise for 30 to 60 minutes a day, three to five times a week. You can even purchase a quality piece of aerobic equipment like a stairclimber or stationary bike, the key is to buy something you know you will use regularly. There are no shortcuts to better health and fitness. You need to be consistent with your exercise as well as diet and stress management habits in order to stay healthy.

Weight training is important to help build and maintain muscle mass. Remember that muscles burn calories all the time so it is critical to have some muscle on your body. Do weight training once every one to two weeks to keep your muscles strong. It is not necessary to train with weights everyday because you will get overtrained very fast and this could actually make you sick. You need to give your body plenty of time to recover from each workout.