How to Maintain Health

Health is vital for one to lead a long and healthy life. Acquiring health and fitness may not be as easy as it sounds and maintaining it is even a more daunting task. Many people know that health and fitness are important but are afraid of the commitment that is needed in order to maintain them. This is evidenced by the increasing number of people who are overweight especially in the developed world. Even more alarming is that more and more children are victims showing the disregard on the matter. These are the things that one should do in order to be healthy and fit.

An important factor is exercise. Exercise enables on to burn calories in the body thus eliminating its accumulation and build of fat in the body. Metabolic processes such as blood flow are enhanced thus fostering health through immunity against disease. Exercise is dependent on the initial state of the person such as initial weigh, physique, genetics and intensity of the exercise. One should consult a professional fitness consultant in order to recommend the right dosage of exercise which comprises of intensity, duration and frequency that is most suitable depending on one’s wishes and the aforementioned factors. It generally comprises of stretching, muscular development and aerobis. One should be religious to the dosage given as the gains that are made from work out can be drastically reduced or even lost in a span of 1 to 2 weeks.

Another important factor is diet. One calorie intake is vital as it will directly affect the output ones gets from the exercise. Make sure to eat healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables. Proteins are particularly fish, lean meat, beans and dairy products are useful as they comprise of low fat. Cereals, potatoes, seeds and nuts are high in fiber and also the mineral rich foods such as fruits and vegetables. Intake in bulk should be avoided and one should eat regular small portions of food. One should always take breakfast as it is the most important meal of the day getting the body’s metabolic in gear for activity. One should avoid toxic substances such as alcohol and tobacco as they are toxic to the body and compromise health.

Another vital ingredient for health and fitness is sleep. One should have adequate sleep. Just like the body muscles, the brain is also worked out and needs to relax and rejuvenate. It has been found that lack of sleep could inhibit one’s ability to lose weight. It is also associated with depression which compromise health. One should also engage in relaxing activity. This is to relax the muscles. This is done by activities such as yoga and meditation as they allow one to focus synchronizing the body and mind.

Maintenance of health and fitness is not an easy task but with the right activity and exercise plan one may be able to incorporate it in their life to have all the advantages of health.