Author: Ms Brown

Trying times can wreak havoc on our physical and emotional health, and this can take a toll on our quality of life, making us feel older than our true age. Fortunately, we have the ability to make changes in our lives to improve our overall wellness. We can effectively transform our health and fitness through research-based methods and create lasting results. Culture and Cream offers the following guidance on how to stay fit and fabulous. Benefits of Fitness Exercise and healthy eating can have dramatic effects on how your body feels and functions. Some experts have said that exercise alone can act as a fountain of youth by restoring our bodies’ ability to rejuvenate cells. The key is frequency and variety; people who routinely treat their bodies to exercise and healthy foods have better long-term outcomes than those who engage sporadically. The Four Components of Exercise The National Institute on Aging advises that your exercise routine consists of movements that will build on the areas of endurance, strength, balance and flexibility. Engaging in activities that promote these four areas of fitness improve a variety of health outcomes that bode well for a long, healthy life. Endurance and strength-building exercises ensure greater systems-functioning (digestion, circulatory and cardiovascular). Incorporating balance and flexibility movements increases body stability and agility. Food and Wellness There is no doubt about the importance of nutrition for a healthy mind and body. Our bodies require basic nutrients to survive, but if we wish to thrive, we should pay attention to the quality of the foods we consume. Foods with a greater nutritional value offer our bodies more to work with; we use nutrients to fight off infection and keep our systems working optimally. Micro and Macronutrients Our bodies need foods from six categories: carbohydrates, vitamins, proteins, fats, minerals and water. These categories offer micro and macronutrients that our bodies require for basic tasks of survival, and when we make healthy food choices in these varying categories, our bodies often yield the best results, including balanced blood sugar, healthy weight range, improved cardiac function and better energy levels. Ready, Set, Goals! Goal setting is a critical aspect of improving health outcomes. We may start out with a vague idea about wanting to be healthier, but we are more likely to follow through when we make a specific written commitment to do so. As you set health and fitness goals, ask yourself a key question before you write anything down such as “Why do I want to get healthier?”.… weiterlesen