Pristine healthy is an aspiration almost as high as financial independence for many of us. A great life implies a healthy body that can endure. But our lifestyles simply leave us no time for what’s needed to stay fit.
Here are eight very simple and easy solutions for anyone looking to boost their fitness by slightly changing their daily routine.
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Plan for healthy diet
A planned diet saves a lot of time and helps you stay disciplined while going about your day. You need to balance your meals and practice portion-control, but if you plan well in advance you’ll be able to pull this off without a hitch.
Some studies have shown that over 80% of your fitness level is determined by what you eat. Eat well and you’ve already won half the battle for a healthy body.
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Don’t skip Breakfast
This, of course, comes as part of a healthy diet. The ‘Breakfast like Kings’ mantra works like a charm. You need a wholesome and heavy breakfast to keep your energy level up throughout the day and to ward off hunger while working.
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Stay Hydrated
Working out and breaking a sweat is one of the best ways to keep fit, for obvious reasons? But regular exercise may also make you lose a lot of water and you need to stay hydrated if you are to stick to your health goals. Sometimes you might need water with electrolytes to keep your body hydrated. Keeping sipping as you go along with your workout.
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Sleep well
The benefits of a good night’s sleep cannot be overstated. Although scientists do not fully understand why we sleep in the first place, it is well documented that there are a number of health benefits to sleeping properly. It improves memory and helps students study well. Boosting mental abilities and helping people focus is part of the advantage of sleeping properly.
Sleep scientists may also have some pretty convincing evidence to support the fact that sleeping helps to boost the lifespan of the average adult. There could be years added to your life by simply sleeping longer and better.
You must understand that the length of time spent sleeping is not all there is to this. You need QUALITY sleep, which means an uninterrupted slumber that helps you feel fresh in the morning.
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Be Hygienic
Treating your body well should be the basis for a thriving physique. Staying clean will help boost skin health and also motivate you to do more with your day. A general lack of hygiene can lead to some illness which is easily avoided. Not to mention the social benefits of staying clean, which can boost mental function and reduce stress? A clean body leads to a healthy mind that is more productive.
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Regular Exercise
Perhaps the most obvious advice on this list is to stay fit by regularly working out. The trick to staying motivated with your workouts is to pick a sport or exercise that you find entertaining. Do something you can lose yourself in and that makes you feel better.
The recommended average is about 30 mins a day, every day of the week for most people. WHO says this is the minimum amount of moderate exercise needed to maintain your level of fitness. You may need to go over this if you want to achieve some goals, such as losing weight or building muscles. The choice of exercise is up to you, but make sure you have some supervision while attempting more advanced forms of exercise such as yoga or cross fit.
You can also invest in some gear at home that will help you workout when the weather is bad outside. Go with what suits you best, but stay consistent and regular.
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Routine check up
This is important regardless of how old you are. A check up every once in awhile will help you stay the course with your fitness regime and also detect issues way in advance. This comes with discipline and a set timetable for going to the doctor, so sign yourself up for a regular health plan that lets you visit the doctor regularly. These visits should not be limited to only when you feel sick. Take the time to keep yourself healthy and be vigilant. If you have kids, take them to the Pediatric dentist on a regular basis.
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Enjoyment
This may comes as a surprise, but being happy is one of the essential to a healthy body. Rewarding social interactions and an environment that keeps you happy will help you make more positive decisions in terms of lifestyle. You are more likely to eat well, exercise more while cutting back on smoking and drinking when you feel happy and successful.
Enjoying yourself with friends and family is the key to this. Learn to express yourself and find friends who encourage you and build you up.