I get asked a lot about what my exercise regimen consists of. My first advice is start slow and be consistent. Here are some tips and key things I stick by:
1. Consult with your physician- Always get approval from your physician before starting any exercise program if you have chronic conditions or symptoms that may cause complications. 2. Start slow and work your way up- With any exercise program always start slow and gradually increase your intensity to prevent injuries. Do what your limitations will allow. As your endurance level improves, you will notice the exercise will get easier. 3. Use correct form- You can do a high number of repetitions but if your form is not correct you will get zero results and cause injuries. Different exercises target different muscles groups. Start with lower repetitions and focus on the correct form to achieve the results you want. 4. Proper nutrition- It is so important to have a pre and post workout nutrition plan. Pre-workout should include simple carbs and protein to give you the energy you need to complete the workout. If not, you will feel like a car without gas. Post-workout you also want healthy carbs and enough protein for muscle building and to aid in recovery. 5. Don't skip warm up and stretching- Always stretch and warm up the joints and muscles. This should be part of your exercise routine. I have a 5 minute warm up pre-workout and a 5 minute stretch post-workout. 6. Aim for combination of cardio, resistance, and flexibility exercises- Cardio exercises that increase the heart rate helps to burn calories and maintain cardiorespiratory health. Resistance training builds muscles and improves body strength. Flexibility exercises helps to improve balance and core strength. Using a combination of all three will give you the best results making you feel leaner and stronger. Lastly, have fun. Do different activities. Learn what you like and what works best for you. Make sure to always hydrate properly pre and post workout too! I hope this helps you find your perfect exercise regimen.
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With new breakthroughs in medicine and treatments, natural remedies seem to be replaced with new medications that work faster and more efficiently. Most of these medications are chemically produced in labs all with a primary action for treatment but with multiple side effects. Imagine taking 1 pill with the possiblity of 10 different side effects. 2 pills with a possibility of 20 different side effects? As a society, we get in the habit of getting a quick fix when a problem arises instead of nurturing our bodies with foods and products which are more natural and sustaining to the body.
An analogy I will use is in an example of a car. Is it better to let the tire blow or car break down before getting service? Or is it better to commit to regular maintenance such as tire rotations and oil changes to get the best use out of the car? I am one that is highly sensitive to the effects of medications. For many years, I suffered from year round seasonal allergies. At one point taking 3 different medications to try to combat the symptoms. My symptoms continued to worsen and the number of medications I needed continued to increase leaving me feeling dry and drowsy all the time. I decided I would give natural remedies a try....adding a cup of warm lime and honey water every morning to my regimen. 12 months later, I am offically off all my allergy medications, my symptoms are in check, and I feel great. I utilized the natural benefits of lime and honey combined with my body's immune system to treat my allergies. Now I am excited to see what other health benefits can be obtained using other natural products. I will definitely share with you as I progress in my journey! |
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