LessonsYouCanLearnfromFitnessClasses by Deyan Dimitrov (best novels ever txt) 📕

benefits will protect you against thinning of the bones known as “osteoporosis.” Consistent activity also promotes health of the mind because of the relieved anxiety and pressures. It results to sound sleep and renewed body energy. If benefits of exercise can be contained into a small container, this would be the most saleable medicine everywhere.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Activity is Effective to All

 

 

People can become healthy through the activities they do. But each year, surveys show that more people become inactive as they continue to live. They are less physically active and this causes their serious health problems. Sadly, but there is a cost of being inactive, and people pay for this.

 

 

The cause of being inactive is not hard to identify. Most jobs that require long hours of sitting can limit the body to do physical activity. These days, people tend to rely more on modern devices like power tools, appliances, cars, when they are supposed to do hand-on tasks.

 

 

However, there’s one more reason why overweight and lack of physical movement happen. Look at those bodies on televisions showing how vigorous exercise is. Viewers have the notion that exercise is tough to do and requires lots of perspiration. They think exercise is best done by the fit, strong, and sporty individuals. However, it is proven wrong. Good benefits are acquired even from minor activities such as sweeping, gardening, and walking.

 

 

 

 

Activity and Maintaining Ideal Weight

 

If your body burns more calories compared to the amount you consume, the result is you shed pounds. For additional 3,500 of calories spent, you will lose 1 pound. Have vigorous physical

 

 

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activity and you get your calories burnt immediately. Fortunately, you burn equal amount of calories with minor activities. The secret is you should perform it more frequently and with longer time. Exercise also offers slimming effects to the body. It helps in reducing body fat and builds leaner muscles. A mass of muscle has more weight than the similar amount of fat.

 

 

Since exercise helps to build tough muscles, it can also encourage the desire to go on diet. As the body reduces calories, the metabolism will slack off burning calories more gradually. So it makes weight loss harder to attain. But studies show that routine activities will correct the low burning of calories. As a result, it also helps to continue to shed pounds.

 

 

If you have some struggles about spending time on fitness, then don’t be discouraged. As long as you have daily activities and you don’t remain sedentary most of the time, then you can still be healthy. Keep in mind that minor activities like walking and gardening have the same health benefits you get from exercise. Just do it regularly and you are on your way to your good health.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chapter 5:

 

Fitness and Nutrition

 

Synopsis

 

 

 

The significance of nutrition and body fitness can’t be denied in terms of keeping good shape and health. Nutrition and fitness have the same value in helping individuals gain optimum health. Nutrition is the procedure where organisms consume and use food materials. Basically, nutrition comes from the liquid and solid food people take in regularly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Importance of Liquid in the Body

 

 

One of the most popular substances that humans need in order to live is found in plain, clean water. This life-giving liquid is necessary in each bodily function—from inhaling oxygen through breathing to blinking of the eyes. Every human cell is made up of water. If there’s no sufficient supply, cells will eventually dry out and perish.

 

 

The total weight of the body is composed roughly of 70% water. Breaking it down into smaller amount, people’s blood is made up of 90% water, muscles 75%, brain 95%, and lungs 90%. See how useful water is inside the human body? All vital parts of the body benefit a lot from what water can do to the entire system.

 

 

Water consumption is a nutritious liquid food that has great direct effects on fitness. What is needed is to drink enough water every day. People who drink five glasses of 8-ounce water everyday are 50% more likely to live although they have heart disease than to those who only drink two glasses or less every day.

 

 

Water also helps the body to normalize the right temperature. The body perspires when its temperature changes. It is the natural way of causing the body temperature to become lower. Also, water helps in keeping the normal pH balance inside the body.

 

 

In all possibilities, the body’s pH level must be 7 or a little bit higher. If pH level turns acidic, the probability of getting sick and vitamin

 

 

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deficiency will increase significantly. Aside from the usual water consumption, taking one to two ounces of apple cider everyday will turn the pH level of the body more alkaline.

 

 

For digestion purposes, water is important for vitamins and minerals absorption. Water assists in metabolizing the body fat and in giving recovery from physical work and exercise. Water keeps the brain functioning well, joints to have lubrication, and blood to circulate properly.

 

 

For nutritional value, how much amount of water should people drink every day? The right answer will depend on different aspects, which include the level of physical movement, surroundings, and general condition of health including sex.

 

 

Here are some helpful guidelines on the suitable amount of water to drink:

 

 

Required Amount of Water

 

To prevent the formation of kidney stones, it is recommended to drink 10 glasses of water, equivalent to 2 liters.

 

 

For pregnant females, it is recommended to drink water at least 2.3 liters each day. For women who breastfeed, 3.1 liters are needed. It is also suggested that men should drink 3 liters of water every day and women 2.2 liters.

 

 

 

 

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The quickest way to know that body has enough liquid or not is to observe the color of your urine. Light yellow or colorless urine means you have enough water inside the body. You should also release about 1.5 liters or 6 cups or urine every day.

 

 

Bear in mind that consumption of water must be increased when you are ill, especially when you have fever. You should also drink more water during the hot summer season and while you are exercising. With enough liquid in the body, you will get the best fitness and nutrition you need.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chapter 6:

 

15 Reasons on Why We Need Fitness Training

 

Synopsis

 

 

 

Fitness training can literally change your life if you commit to making it an essential part of your daily routine. It may be hard work at the start, but that’s all good when you consider the numerous benefits you stand to enjoy with fitness training.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Reasons

 

 

Reason #1: It can reduce stress.

 

The cause of your stress does not matter. If you want a productive outlet for relieving your stress, then fitness training is your answer.

 

 

Reason #2: It promotes healthy eating habits.

 

The rules on what you can and can’t eat may differ, but all fitness training programs generally lie on the same fundamental principles for healthy eating. It promotes increased intake of fruits, vegetables, lean meat, and those rich in high cholesterol and other essential vitamins and minerals. Conversely, it encourages lesser intake of food rich in calories, sugar, and fat.

 

 

Reason #3: It aids in weight loss.

 

Fitness training should be a part of your plan if you want to lose weight more quickly. The nature of your training does not matter as long as it is effective in burning calories.

 

 

Reason #4: It leads to increased intake of good cholesterol.

 

Fitness training programs also promote increased intake of food that have high levels of good cholesterol, which consequently lowers your risk from suffering any kind of cardiac disease.

 

 

Reason #5: It offers a sense of safety about one’s well-being.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Regular and proper training gives you a sense of safety about your health and well-being. You become more confident about yourself and your ability to enjoy life even as you age.

 

 

Reason #6: It lowers blood sugar levels.

 

Diabetes remains today as one of the diseases with the highest mortality rates. Reducing intake of sweets is always a good thing to do if you want to avoid becoming diabetic but regular exercise definitely helps as well.

 

 

Reason #7: It minimizes risk of high blood pressure.

 

Hypertension also has one of the highest mortality rates among today’s most common types of diseases. Proper training can help burn excess oils and fats that could cause your blood pressure to elevate.

 

 

Reason #8: It strengthens the body’s ability to fight oxidants.

 

Simply put, think of fitness training as natural antioxidants for your body. Combine it with a daily cup of green tea – well known for its high content of antioxidants as well – and you will effectively eliminate toxins in your body.

 

 

Reason #9: It lets you enjoy a better quality of sleep.

 

Just because you’ve slept for a good number of hours doesn’t mean you have the best quality of sleep. Fitness training also ensures that your body is better prepared to enjoy a long and relaxing rest.

 

 

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Reason #10: It improves stamina.

 

Fitness training can gradually improve your endurance, allowing you to enjoy more activities for longer periods of time.

 

 

Reason #11: It lowers risk for several types of cancer.

 

Studies have revealed that risks for having breast and colon cancer may be reduced with fitness training.

 

 

Reason #12: It sharpens your mental skills.

 

Just because you’re getting older doesn’t mean you’ll become less smart. Keep your wits sharp as ever with regular exercise.

 

 

Reason #13: It reduces symptoms for anxiety and depression.

 

You will be less prone to moodiness, depression, and anxiety with regular fitness training.

 

 

Reason #14: It makes you more flexible.

 

Get to enjoy the maximum potential of your body with fitness training.

 

 

Reason #15: It improves a person’s life expectancy rate.

 

Finally, when you combine all the benefits of fitness training above you get to enjoy a higher life expectancy rate compared to others.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chapter 7:

 

Why the Unique styles: Pump, Step, Attack and Jam

 

Synopsis

 

 

 

 

In the previous chapter, you have learned why you need exercises and trainings to keep you fit and healthy. Since these two states are necessary to improve your well-being, you need to make sure that you adapt the appropriate workout or training styles which will suit your body needs.

 

 

Well, as you go into fitness classes, you will learn a lot of styles that are used in these trainings. Some of these are commonly used in gyms and other exercise sessions, but there are also those unique styles which could be actually more fun and effective.

 

 

Trying these uncommon classes will add to your variety of exercises and help you achieve that fit and healthy body.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Why these unique styles?

 

 

Introduced by Les Mills from New Zealand, here are four unique classes that you should try for yourself. Moreover, find out the reasons why these four should come first on your list:

 

 

Pump

 

Also called BodyPump, this cardio-strength class is enjoyed by many in different parts of the world. With upbeat music, this class, which requires the use of barbells, lasts about 45-60 minutes and definitely works out the whole body, increase heart rate, and burn calorie.

 

 

Why this class? Well, if you want to lose weight soon, surely you would consider pump upon knowing that you can burn around 600 calories in a 60-minute session using this style. Moreover, you will not only lose fat but also be ready to notice a better body shape as your body tone up as it gains muscle.

 

 

Step

 

If you want a fun-filled training, you should find yourself in BodyStep or Step class. This is not only a challenging exercise for your body but also for your mind. Each 55-minute session includes doing a variety of simple steps onto a platform.

 

 

Step will help you be fit as you burn up to 620 calories and tone your body muscles. Also, aside from improving your lung and heart

 

 

 

 

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condition, this workout will revitalize you as you get motivated by the nice instructors and sing-a-long music.

 

 

Attack

 

Another unique workout style that you will love is BodyAttack which is a sports-inspired cardio exercise usually lasting about 55 minutes. This