Fitness Principles
When it comes to the multi-million dollar industry of fitness, it is no question there are almost innumerable amounts of information and articles about it. Why has fitness become such a topic of discussion, and why is it so essential? As you read through this article, you will see quite a few benefits to keeping physically fit and why it is important to do so.
For starters, many people feel fitness is just going to the local gym, lifting weights, and working out for long periods of time. While physical activity is essential, fitness is not solely about working out, but includes all aspects of a healthy lifestyle like good nutrition. When it comes to physical exercise, and when it comes to food all you really need are three main principles and you can achieve much and keep a level of fitness that is good and customized to you.
The first principle is variety. If you train only one part of your body frequently, then physical fatigue is almost certain to set in along with issues related to not being proportional. In order to ensure a healthy body and overall well-being, no matter which exercise program you choose, be sure it works with different parts of the body to ensure an overall sense of fitness.
Nutritional variety is important also. There are many nutrients and vitamins that our bodies require, and not just one type of food or food group has them all. So eating different foods permits our bodies to get what they need and it almost goes without saying that no one likes to eat the same food all day every day.
The second principle is balance. While it is necessary and important to work out, your body will require rest. Studies show that rest is almost as important as the workout itself, because it gives the body necessary recuperation time. Overdoing it is never a good thing.
Balance is also needed when it comes to our eating habits. On the one side, overeating may cause sicknesses linked to excess weight, and other health problems. On the other side of the spectrum, eating too little can leave your body feeling flushed, lacking necessary nutrients for growth and development. This will also have a negative impact causing low body mass.
Last in line, but most certainly not least is fun.
If you enjoy what you do, then you are not really working are you? You’re having fun. That is always a good thing. When you not only do physical exercise, but find a program that suits your needs and you can enjoy it, it makes having a level of fitness that much easier and makes you that much happier.
Who doesn’t enjoy food? Just because you have to be balanced and use variety does not mean you have to withhold good from yourself. There are plenty of tasty things to enjoy that are healthy and will help you maintain fitness.
So all in all, by having a variety, maintaining a balance, and enjoying what you do, you can have a good level of fitness that fits you.
