Commit to be Fit

It is a well known fact that keeping fit is crucial to maintaining overall health. Group activities provide an awesome atmosphere. Working out and getting fit with each other will provide a terrific sense of camaraderie and make a terrific support network.

A fitness program is a great way create a healthier and happier lifestyle. Being active, staying in-shape and eating right no matter your size can take you even further. Being fit may extend your lifespan by preventing heart conditions and other stress-related illnesses. It also has its psychological rewards. When you’re in better shape, you feel better about yourself. Exercising and eating right is the most important way in which you can keep active and shield yourself from the many diseases that are now common, including heart disease and diabetes. By eating healthy you are boosting your energy levels, improving your bodily functions, and helping to improve your immune. By eating a healthy diet and combining this with exercise you could end up leading a longer and more vibrant life. As you exercise, your body produces endorphins, the “feel good hormone” that increase your energy and make you feel amazingly great! So it brings you a feeling of well-being and happier mental attitude. The result: a happier, relaxed, stress-free you!

With the boost in confidence, your outlook on life will improve and you’ll feel more hopeful about your future. Your body likes to exercise because it helps the muscles stretch out, it gets you blood flowing, and your metabolism will increase. It’ll also make your sleep more restful. Healthy eating can reduce your stress levels. Combine this with daily exercise and you will increase this effect even more. Your daily food intake should include some amounts of grain, fruit, vegetables, milk (or other dairy products), beans, oils, and protein. There are vitamins and minerals in healthy foods which can boost your immune system and shield you from many common illnesses. Being physically fit can also lead to more romantic options because of your confidence level and “Love-Yourself” attitude. The most important thing to remember is check with your doctor before starting an exercise program.

Choosing a healthy lifestyle will ensure that your life will never be the same.  Do you think you’re too overweight to exercise? If so, you’re not alone. There are many people who worry about starting an exercise program. What should you do and where do you start? Exercise can be safe and enjoyable at the same time! If you’ve been afraid to exercise or just uncertain for how to begin, just know that It doesn’t take much exercise to make a difference. The benefits will include increased levels of energy, lower blood pressure, cardiovascular workout, muscle and bone strengthening. It’s always important to remember that if you are new to exercise you need to gradually build up your routine. The better and wiser approach is to start slowly and increase the amount of time you spend exercising. The first few days, you’ll probably feel tired and sore immediately after any routine. But you’ll soon start to notice that you’re pumped up and more eager to go out and do something instead of plopping down on the couch. Mobility and stamina are improved within a couple of weeks if you’re consistent. Your body gets the extra oxygen it needs from physical activity and begins to function the way it was designed – all the way down to the cellular level.

The key to a successful regime is to keep hydrated, think comfort, and start and finish the right way, warm up and cool down! Several things that are needed for any fitness activity: comfortable shoes and clothing, water bottle, towel and for those bouncing breasts, a good, supportive sports bra.

Here are some simple yet affective ideas the Chapters could use to help get healthy and fit:

Walking, Swimming, Cycling, Dance, Low-Impact Aerobics, Light Weight Lifting, Plus Size Pilates, Floor Exercises, Just My Size Yoga, also Nintendo Wii Fit Plus