Fitness Notes

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IMG 2359When you begin any fitness program the first goal that you set for yourself should be health. The definition of health is absence of disease or injury with physical and social well being
All exercise should be introduced at a slow, tolerable level. Gradually increasing the effort and duration that it takes to perform each exercise  session.

It is very common for people to begin an exercise program and stop after only a few short weeks. Some common factors a that can lead up to this are boredom, lack of motivation, and plateaus(without change). If you reach a point where your are considering quitting your fitness program tyr a few of these suggestions before throwing in the towel.

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Benefits of Working Out

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Exercise is good for your body, but did you know that exercise is also good for your mind?

Research has shown that regular exercise delivers a mental and emotional boost. It improves your mood, bolsters your self-esteem and gives you the confidence to handle whatever comes your way. Some studies hint that it also enhances the functioning of your

When you are physically active your body releases chemicals known as endorphins. These are your body's natural painkillers and stress reducers. They diminish anxiety and depression and produce a sense of well being known as the exercise "high."

Just one workout can release another cache of natural antidepressant chemicals from your body's medicine cabinet, such as dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine.

A study at Duke University found that intense bouts of exercise are every effective in reducing feelings of depression, tension, anger and confusion.

Meanwhile, a host of other studies have shown that even short spurts of moderate exercise can improve your outlook on life and make you less anxious. Whether you take a brisk ten-minute walk, do a few jumping jacks, or bicycle around the block, you will feel the benefit both physically and emotionally.

Stress Buster

Chronic stress releases a number of different chemicals and hormones into your body that raise blood pressure, weaken your immunity to colds and illness, impair your memory, increase fat cell storage, and lead to depression.

 

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Firming Up The Waistline

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The warm weather is upon us and it's time to work on the waistline. When it comes to exercises for the waistline, you will see a lot of different methods claiming to be the solution. While many of the exercises and techniques may have some benefit, they almost always are not enough.

To get your waistline to your body potential, you should address the three aspects of the waistline. There is the abdominal, the sides and the low back.

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