Healthy Lifestyle
It is generally believed that a longer and happier life stems from living a healthy lifestyle. There are many ways that one can live such a life. Getting an appropriate amount of sleep is important to everyone. Without rest, the human body will not function properly. The immune system weakens and people are more susceptible to everyday illnesses. Also, a well balanced diet that incorporates all of the major food groups and doesn 't exceed recommended daily caloric intake is crucial in any healthy lifestyle. Along with eating well, one should get plenty of exercise. No one should jump headfirst into weight training or cardio before working on their flexibility. Stretching is an important part of staying fit. If not some severe crippling cramps can effect someone for days or weeks. In some serious cases, these effects can be permanent if not alleviated immediately.
You hear a lot about living a healthy lifestyle, but what does that mean? In general, a healthy person doesn 't smoke, is at a healthy weight, eats healthy and exercises. Sounds simple, doesn 't it?
The trick to healthy living is making small changes...taking more steps, adding fruit to your cereal, having an extra glass of water...these are just a few ways you can start living healthy without drastic changes.
One of the biggest problems in America today is lack of activity. We know it 's good for us but avoid it like the plague either because we 're used to being sedentary or afraid that exercise has to be vigorous to be worth our time. The truth is, movement is movement and the more you do, the healthier you 'll be. Even moderate activities like chores, gardening and walking can make a difference.
Just adding a little movement to your life can:
• Reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes
• Improve joint stability
• Increase and improve range of movement
• Help maintain flexibility as you age
• Maintain bone mass
• Prevent osteoporosis and fractures
• Improve mood and
You hear a lot about living a healthy lifestyle, but what does that mean? In general, a healthy person doesn 't smoke, is at a healthy weight, eats healthy and exercises. Sounds simple, doesn 't it?
The trick to healthy living is making small changes...taking more steps, adding fruit to your cereal, having an extra glass of water...these are just a few ways you can start living healthy without drastic changes.
One of the biggest problems in America today is lack of activity. We know it 's good for us but avoid it like the plague either because we 're used to being sedentary or afraid that exercise has to be vigorous to be worth our time. The truth is, movement is movement and the more you do, the healthier you 'll be. Even moderate activities like chores, gardening and walking can make a difference.
Just adding a little movement to your life can:
• Reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes
• Improve joint stability
• Increase and improve range of movement
• Help maintain flexibility as you age
• Maintain bone mass
• Prevent osteoporosis and fractures
• Improve mood and