WOMAN 2 WOMAN: Keeping physically fit can be fun

Physical fitness does not always have to be interpreted as vigorous activity. The truth is exercise can be fun! And in spite of what some people believe, expensive gym memberships are not always the best way to go. So what are some of the less expensive and more fun ways to keep fit? First of all it is important to note that exercise is very beneficial to your overall health. Regular physical activity can reduce your stress levels, help you maintain a healthy weight, improve your focus, improve your mind, and overall improve your quality of life. For those people who lack the motivation to commit themselves to a regular regimen, working out with a friend might be a good idea. This way you always have somebody to encourage you. Also, getting the whole family involved can make exercise time more enjoyable. There are numerous activities you can engage in with your family. Badminton, dodge ball, volleyball, basketball, and other team sports are a great way to get the whole family involved. Also a new video game system is creating quite the exercise craze. That could also be a fun physical activity for the whole family.Some other fun ideas include swimming and walking. Swimming is one of the best ways to exercise because it is fun and at the same time is works out all of the major muscle groups. People who swim daily have extremely toned bodies and they reap these results without placing any additional strain on their joints. Health experts argue that water offers twelve times the resistance of air and it is way gentler on your joints when exercising. Walking can also be enjoyable, especially if you have a friend join you. Some people even enjoy walking and listening to their favourite tunes. So if you thought that exercising had to be all rough and no games, you were surely mistaken. Today the mechanical and sitting culture of life has created a lot of health related challenges. The most important thing, for the men today, is physical fitness. Everybody should take care of certain things to be physically fit. A person should drink more water. Human body is made up of 70 percent fluid. Water helps in regulating metabolic processes of the body properly. In the state of dehydration all the basic metabolic functions of the body lowers down and the person feels tired and might have headache. A proper sleep of at least eight hours is also necessary to be physically fit. Less sleep can bring slower metabolism. Proper sleep helps in cell growth and repair that increases metabolism and burn up calories. Relaxation for 20 minutes daily is good for reducing stress and blood pressure. It is a common practise for some women to concentrate household chores, forgetting that it takes a healthy mind and body to do all these chores. Besides one can only live longer if they are both physically, mentally and emotionally fit. Women try as much as you can to strike a balance, that’s what life is all about. Do not work yourself to death! ubernie@gmail.com