People all over the world are becoming more and more health conscious, the priority has been shifting from everything else to the fact that the most important thing in life, is to keep oneself in shape and fit, to enjoy things in life. Keeping fit, means capturing the days of youth and all the fun of those days alive. Man can give up everything for the sake of keeping himself young. In spite of all the kinds of treatments that have been flourishing the market, the people have not been driven crazy, they still trust the basic natural way of keeping in shape, i.e., by exercising regularly and maintaining a working routine. It is very necessary to go for a complete fitness training, which takes care of all the aspects of making a fit body, beginning from making note about the right kind of diet and right kind of exercises which suits the physical conditions of the body.
The several benefits that are derived from the regular physical fitness workouts. Workout chalked out in correspondence to the physical needs of the body, if observed regularly, may help the body get into the desired shape and develop resistance power in the body. The major benefits derived from fitness training programs are bringing down the weight of the bulky body to right proportion, increases the resistance power in the body which results in decreasing the risks of getting attacked by diseases, helps in cutting down the fat from the body and finally gives the body a toned shape. Not only these, but also helps in frequently getting caught in depressions, cures insomnia by helping enhance the sleeping routine, releases positive vibes in the body and thus increases self-esteem and apart from these also gives more energy and stamina to the body.
Fitness training also helps in increasing the metabolism of the body, which means more muscles using more calories in body. The training helps increase fit muscles in body, by burning the calories. After the body grows senile, the body loses its muscles and the metabolism of the body slows down gradually, which means the calories of the body is not burnt and get concentrated which results in increasing the weight of the body. So to keep the metabolism from slowing down and not letting the fat concentrate in the body one can opt for some fitness training and take some aerobic activities. Taking exercises not only helps one maintain a strong and toned look from outside but also helps in keeping the mental peace and content. It also helps in reducing symptoms of menopause, cardiac diseases and keeps the level of cholesterol in control. And in all it gives the body a much toned shape, which not only looks strong but is stronger than what it looks like.
Monday, March 13, 2006
Saturday, March 11, 2006
Setting Up a Basic Exercise Program
There are two basic things you need to know when you are setting up an exercise program . . .
If you absolutely, positively are going to choose only aerobic exercise or strength exercise - choose aerobic exercise. You are exercising your heart muscle and aside from the obvious advantage to that, aerobic exercise will help you maintain your weight.
You need to keep in mind, however, that muscle burns fat, so if you can toss in about fifty push-ups before your aerobic exercise, you will reap the benefits....
Why strength exercise before aerobic exercise?
Actually, for the first twenty minutes of your aerobic exercise, you are burning about eighty per cent carbohydrates and twenty per cent fat. If your goal is to lose weight, you want to burn more fat and less carbs, right?
Well, the next twenty minutes will get you into about a fifty/fifty mode. You're burning a lot more fat than you were and that's a good thing.
If you go beyond forty minutes, you will be burning about eighty per cent fat. Realistically though, most people are not going to exercise for that long. Twenty to thirty minutes of aerobic exercise is about average.
If you start out doing pushups, you actually start the aerobic activity...not much, but it's a start. So, when you begin your aerobic exercise, you may begin burning that fat a little quicker.
OK - Now to start! First, find an aerobic exercise you enjoy. More than one type of exercise is best as you can keep your workouts interesting and it will help keep your routine from getting stale.
Let's say running is an exercise you enjoy and you also like aerobics, like using some of the exercise tapes from Richard Simmons.
Now, plan your schedule by selecting the days and times you can do the exercise. Make it at least three days a week and do not take more than two days off in a row. The most popular routine is Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Most fitness experts highly recommend trying to exercise at the same time on those days; not a necessity but it helps get you into a routine and you're more likely to continue.
If you're not going to do strength training, as mentioned earlier, at least do some push-ups.
Be sure to start your routine with a warmup, and gradually increase the tempo. If you're following an exercise tape, it's fairly simple to know what intensity you should be doing. If you are running, try throwing in periods of faster running along the way, followed by slower running. This will really get you in shape.
Do the aerobic tape routine on some days and on the days you feel like going on a run, go run.
If you decide to strength train as well, do this two to three times a week! A good routine should include:
-Biceps Curl -Triceps Curl -Shoulder Press -Bench Press -Lunges -Calf Raises
Work up to two to three sets of eight repetitions for each exercise. This will give you a full body workout.
Do this for a month and see if you don't feel a difference.
- You need twenty to forty minutes of aerobic exercise three to four times a week.
- You need to include strength training at least twice a week, but preferably three times a week.
If you absolutely, positively are going to choose only aerobic exercise or strength exercise - choose aerobic exercise. You are exercising your heart muscle and aside from the obvious advantage to that, aerobic exercise will help you maintain your weight.
You need to keep in mind, however, that muscle burns fat, so if you can toss in about fifty push-ups before your aerobic exercise, you will reap the benefits....
Why strength exercise before aerobic exercise?
Actually, for the first twenty minutes of your aerobic exercise, you are burning about eighty per cent carbohydrates and twenty per cent fat. If your goal is to lose weight, you want to burn more fat and less carbs, right?
Well, the next twenty minutes will get you into about a fifty/fifty mode. You're burning a lot more fat than you were and that's a good thing.
If you go beyond forty minutes, you will be burning about eighty per cent fat. Realistically though, most people are not going to exercise for that long. Twenty to thirty minutes of aerobic exercise is about average.
If you start out doing pushups, you actually start the aerobic activity...not much, but it's a start. So, when you begin your aerobic exercise, you may begin burning that fat a little quicker.
OK - Now to start! First, find an aerobic exercise you enjoy. More than one type of exercise is best as you can keep your workouts interesting and it will help keep your routine from getting stale.
Let's say running is an exercise you enjoy and you also like aerobics, like using some of the exercise tapes from Richard Simmons.
Now, plan your schedule by selecting the days and times you can do the exercise. Make it at least three days a week and do not take more than two days off in a row. The most popular routine is Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Most fitness experts highly recommend trying to exercise at the same time on those days; not a necessity but it helps get you into a routine and you're more likely to continue.
If you're not going to do strength training, as mentioned earlier, at least do some push-ups.
Be sure to start your routine with a warmup, and gradually increase the tempo. If you're following an exercise tape, it's fairly simple to know what intensity you should be doing. If you are running, try throwing in periods of faster running along the way, followed by slower running. This will really get you in shape.
Do the aerobic tape routine on some days and on the days you feel like going on a run, go run.
If you decide to strength train as well, do this two to three times a week! A good routine should include:
-Biceps Curl -Triceps Curl -Shoulder Press -Bench Press -Lunges -Calf Raises
Work up to two to three sets of eight repetitions for each exercise. This will give you a full body workout.
Do this for a month and see if you don't feel a difference.
Friday, March 10, 2006
Body Temperature Update..!
Body Temperature Update..!
We already know that your body temperature works and ticks like an internal clock controlling our sleeping cycles. Body temperature also controls the metabolism, circulation and other involuntary activities our body undertakes.
Variation in body temperature also indicates and induces the feeling of being awake or being tired.
Reduction in body temperature induces the feeling of lethargy, tiredness and drowsiness. Conversely, a rise in body temperature induces the feeling of alertness, feeling of being energetic resulting in better concentration levels.
The rise and fall of body temperature during the day should not be misinterpreted as the need to rest or sleep. This happens many a times during the day depending upon the body’s activity level at a given time.
When a human body is pushed for heavy physical activity, the body temperature automatically rises and drops slowly once the activity is stopped. This reduction of body temperature induces a feeling of tiredness or drowsiness.
When your body does intensive physical work during the day, you feel tired when you come back home and just want to sleep. This does not happen due to desire of sleep, but due to drop in body temperature, and the reaction of your body due to the drop in temperature.
If you let this phase pass and wait till your body temperature returns to normal, you will start feeling awake and alert again.
In order to recharge your physical energies, I would suggest, as a part of my Powerful Sleep Plan, to take a nap of 10 – 45 minutes during the day. This nap should be taken when you feel sleepy, that is when your body temperature has dropped as it will help in falling asleep. The nap should not be more than 45 minutes and should not enter deep sleep. Deep sleep will only induce further fall in body temperature.
When you wake from your Power Nap, you may feel drowsy and lethargic due to high melatonin levels. It is important to get your body back to normal temperature with the help of light physical movement and exposure to light.
It is understandable if you feel tired even when you lead a sedentary lifestyle. This does not mean you need more sleep, but means that you need more movement and less sleep. This happens due to frequent dropping of body temperature.
We already know that your body temperature works and ticks like an internal clock controlling our sleeping cycles. Body temperature also controls the metabolism, circulation and other involuntary activities our body undertakes.
Variation in body temperature also indicates and induces the feeling of being awake or being tired.
Reduction in body temperature induces the feeling of lethargy, tiredness and drowsiness. Conversely, a rise in body temperature induces the feeling of alertness, feeling of being energetic resulting in better concentration levels.
The rise and fall of body temperature during the day should not be misinterpreted as the need to rest or sleep. This happens many a times during the day depending upon the body’s activity level at a given time.
When a human body is pushed for heavy physical activity, the body temperature automatically rises and drops slowly once the activity is stopped. This reduction of body temperature induces a feeling of tiredness or drowsiness.
When your body does intensive physical work during the day, you feel tired when you come back home and just want to sleep. This does not happen due to desire of sleep, but due to drop in body temperature, and the reaction of your body due to the drop in temperature.
If you let this phase pass and wait till your body temperature returns to normal, you will start feeling awake and alert again.
In order to recharge your physical energies, I would suggest, as a part of my Powerful Sleep Plan, to take a nap of 10 – 45 minutes during the day. This nap should be taken when you feel sleepy, that is when your body temperature has dropped as it will help in falling asleep. The nap should not be more than 45 minutes and should not enter deep sleep. Deep sleep will only induce further fall in body temperature.
When you wake from your Power Nap, you may feel drowsy and lethargic due to high melatonin levels. It is important to get your body back to normal temperature with the help of light physical movement and exposure to light.
It is understandable if you feel tired even when you lead a sedentary lifestyle. This does not mean you need more sleep, but means that you need more movement and less sleep. This happens due to frequent dropping of body temperature.
A Little More About Body Temperature
A Little More About Body Temperature
As you've learned, your body temperature is really an internal clock that keeps us awake and sleeping at certain times.
It's also extremely important to understand that the rise and drop of body temperature is a hint for our body to produce the feelings of being awake or being tired.
Whenever your body temperature begins to fall, you will feel tired, lethargic, and drowsier. Whenever your body temperature rises, you will feel more energetic, alert, and be able to focus better.
Don't mistake the fall of body temperature at certain times during the day as the need to sleep. Your body temperature may rise and drop several times in the day as a response to the activities you're doing at the time.
Whenever you put big physical demands on your body your body temperature will rise above the norm. As a response to any intensive physical activity, the body temperature drops for a while as soon as you stop the activity.
For example, if you work an 8 hour shift at a job that requires intense activity, one might feel totally drained and ready to fall asleep when you come home at around 4 PM. What you'll actually find is that this feeling of tiredness is not a sincere desire to sleep, but rather a response from your body due to the drop of body temperature.
If you resist sleeping at this moment and provide a “wind-down” period for your body after this period, body temperature will return to a normal and you will feel alert again.
In the Powerful Sleep plan I would suggest that you nap for 10-45 minutes during your day to physically recharge yourself, it's ideal to take this nap when you experience this body temperature drop as it will help you sleep. Always limit your naps to 45 minutes to avoid entering deep sleep.
After you wake up from your power nap it's normal to feel lethargic or drowsy, this is because your melatonin levels are higher. Get as much high intensity light as possible the moment you wake up, and make sure to MOVE your body to get your body temperature up and running again.
If you currently live a very sedentary lifestyle, your body temperature will drop very often when you're sitting around on your butt or watching TV, so if you feel tired during the day understand it’s not because you need more sleep. It's because you need LESS SLEEP and MORE MOVEMENT!
As you've learned, your body temperature is really an internal clock that keeps us awake and sleeping at certain times.
It's also extremely important to understand that the rise and drop of body temperature is a hint for our body to produce the feelings of being awake or being tired.
Whenever your body temperature begins to fall, you will feel tired, lethargic, and drowsier. Whenever your body temperature rises, you will feel more energetic, alert, and be able to focus better.
Don't mistake the fall of body temperature at certain times during the day as the need to sleep. Your body temperature may rise and drop several times in the day as a response to the activities you're doing at the time.
Whenever you put big physical demands on your body your body temperature will rise above the norm. As a response to any intensive physical activity, the body temperature drops for a while as soon as you stop the activity.
For example, if you work an 8 hour shift at a job that requires intense activity, one might feel totally drained and ready to fall asleep when you come home at around 4 PM. What you'll actually find is that this feeling of tiredness is not a sincere desire to sleep, but rather a response from your body due to the drop of body temperature.
If you resist sleeping at this moment and provide a “wind-down” period for your body after this period, body temperature will return to a normal and you will feel alert again.
In the Powerful Sleep plan I would suggest that you nap for 10-45 minutes during your day to physically recharge yourself, it's ideal to take this nap when you experience this body temperature drop as it will help you sleep. Always limit your naps to 45 minutes to avoid entering deep sleep.
After you wake up from your power nap it's normal to feel lethargic or drowsy, this is because your melatonin levels are higher. Get as much high intensity light as possible the moment you wake up, and make sure to MOVE your body to get your body temperature up and running again.
If you currently live a very sedentary lifestyle, your body temperature will drop very often when you're sitting around on your butt or watching TV, so if you feel tired during the day understand it’s not because you need more sleep. It's because you need LESS SLEEP and MORE MOVEMENT!
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Herbal Weight Loss
“Herbal Weight Loss”
Amidst the craze that now exists about dieting options and methods of losing weight, there is one untapped area of medicine that shows great potential when it comes to helping a person lose weight. This is through herbal medicine.
There are a lot of products available in the market which promote natural weight loss.
Though the effects may not be instant, this is still a great option for overweight people to shed off those excess pounds and promote a better health.
When choosing a herbal product as a dietary supplement, make sure that you do your research and look for the benefits and side effects that it will have on your health.
Also look for ingredients which might be harmful to your health.
However, once you find the perfect herbal weight loss product for you, you will surely be satisfied with the results.
Here are some herbal weight loss options that you might want to look into:
These are diet pills which are made up of herbal and natural ingredients. Surf the Internet and you will surely come across these ‘natural diet pills’. Choose one that would best fit your weight loss needs.
Dietary supplements and pills which are made from apple cider vinegar is another great option to lose weight the herbal way. In addition to promoting weight loss, this product of nature helps improve your cholesterol level. In addition, it improves your high blood pressure and it helps prevent arthritis.
This one more advantage of going for herbal weight loss products. They not only promote weight loss but improves your overall health as well.
Green tea is generally known as the “weight loss tea”. It is a natural treatment which is taken by overweight people, which helps cure obesity.
The regular intake of green tea helps burn the extra calories in your body.
The main ingredient of coffee which is caffeine, is a natural energy-booster that helps you burn those excess pounds.
Make sure to try out these natural weight loss options so that you will be on your way to a new and healthier you.
Amidst the craze that now exists about dieting options and methods of losing weight, there is one untapped area of medicine that shows great potential when it comes to helping a person lose weight. This is through herbal medicine.
There are a lot of products available in the market which promote natural weight loss.
Though the effects may not be instant, this is still a great option for overweight people to shed off those excess pounds and promote a better health.
When choosing a herbal product as a dietary supplement, make sure that you do your research and look for the benefits and side effects that it will have on your health.
Also look for ingredients which might be harmful to your health.
However, once you find the perfect herbal weight loss product for you, you will surely be satisfied with the results.
Here are some herbal weight loss options that you might want to look into:
- Herbal dietary supplements.
These are diet pills which are made up of herbal and natural ingredients. Surf the Internet and you will surely come across these ‘natural diet pills’. Choose one that would best fit your weight loss needs.
- Apple cider vinegar
Dietary supplements and pills which are made from apple cider vinegar is another great option to lose weight the herbal way. In addition to promoting weight loss, this product of nature helps improve your cholesterol level. In addition, it improves your high blood pressure and it helps prevent arthritis.
This one more advantage of going for herbal weight loss products. They not only promote weight loss but improves your overall health as well.
- Tea.
Green tea is generally known as the “weight loss tea”. It is a natural treatment which is taken by overweight people, which helps cure obesity.
The regular intake of green tea helps burn the extra calories in your body.
- Coffee.
The main ingredient of coffee which is caffeine, is a natural energy-booster that helps you burn those excess pounds.
Make sure to try out these natural weight loss options so that you will be on your way to a new and healthier you.
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