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Fitness is good for everyone. Being active can help you stay healthy, control your weight, improve balance and
Fitness is good for everyone. Being active can help you stay healthy, control your weight, improve balance andkeep you from getting hurt.Here are the 4 key elements that can help make your fitness plan complete. A complete plan includes a varietyof activities that benefit your whole body so you can stay fit and healthy for as long as possible.One: Cardiovascular activity, or simply, cardio, and often called aerobic activity makes your heart and lungsstronger. With cardio activities, you know you’re doing them when you breathe harder and your heart beatsfaster.And over time, cardio does a lot for your body.It can lower blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, body fat, anxiety and depression, and fatigue.Two: Strength or resistance training. Resistance training means using weights, exercise bands, equipment, orcertain body exercises to make your muscles stronger. Muscles get stronger when you use them. Musclefitness can help protect your joints, lower stress, and build stronger bones.Three: Stretching for flexibility. Flexibility means being able to move your joints and muscles through their fullrange of motion. Stretch all your major groups of muscles. These include the muscles of your arms, your back,your hips, the front and back of your thighs, and your calves. As you become more flexible, you will find iteasier to reach things on high shelves, look under a bed, or even tie your shoes.Four: Balance. Balance is defined as your ability to safely control your body position. Balance is one of thosethings you can improve at any age.Training can include simply standing on one foot for a few seconds or walking in a straight line.People may use tai chi, yoga and qi gong to work on their balance. Having better balance can help preventyou from a fall or an injury.Some activities involve more than one kind of fitness. For example, some aerobic exercises such asswimming or cycling also strengthen muscles.Moderate activity is safe for most people. But it's always a good idea to talk to your doctor before becomingmore active, especially if you haven't been very active in awhile or have health problems.No matter what activities you choose, the goal is to make exercise a habit that becomes a regular part of yourlife.The key is to find an activity you like. If you enjoy it, you're more likely to keep doing it which is good for yourbody and overall health.© The Wellness NetworkThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
Watch this video to learn the benefits aerobic activity has on your body and learn ways to include it in your exercise plan.
Watch this video to learn how to do Quad Sets to strengthen your muscles around your hip and knee allowing you to do more after joint replacement.
Watch this video to learn the benefits muscle-strengthening activity has on your body and learn ways to properly include it in your exercise plan.
