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Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Five Easy Ways to Keep Fit

With all the lifestyle changes which are going on people find it difficult to stay fit and keep themselves in shape these days. In fact many teenagers are engaging in smoking, drinking and other harmful activities quite early and this is also contributing to the general lack of fitness. Junk food and other harmful options also lead to weight gain and excessive fat in the body. Some health journals provide good health and fitness tips these days.

Regular Activity

Generally, kids who are active from an early age tend to grow up healthy. Kids should be encouraged to take part in sports and other activities and this helps in good bone and muscle development. People who are approaching middle age should also be active. Walking, jogging and other simple physical activity can reduce the risk of several diseases such as heart attacks, strokes and lung issues.

Eat Healthy

Eating healthy does not necessarily mean eating leaves and vegetables. I am not a big fan of this new concept of vegan dieting. Personally I think that without proper meat, the human body can develop to its true potential. Ensure that you have a good balance of sea food, chicken as well red meat in your diet.

Mutton and beef should be restricted due to their high fat content. Vegetables such as beetroot, carrot, and bitter guard are also very useful. It goes without saying that there are a whole bunch of minerals and vitamins which you can obtain only from fruits. Apples, oranges, papayas and berries are perfect for losing weight. One of the main problems with kids is the reliance on junk food. A steady diet of fried and oily foods can lead to obesity.

Drinking and Smoking

Studies have proved that limited amounts of are good for development but most people tend to overdo it. A glass of red wine every day is actually good for you. However, ensure that you get a good bottle of wine. Avoid binge drinking and smoking on a regular basis as well. As we all know smoking leads to lung issues in the long run and you will lose your stamina. If you cannot kick the habit then you should do a lot of cardio exercises and keep the lungs running at full capacity.

Yoga

is the easiest and perhaps the healthiest way to stay fit. There are various exercises which help in losing weight, breathing and increasing body shape. Health and fitness articles are increasingly advocating the use of yoga as a form of exercise.

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