Ways to Get Active at Any Age
There are some things that change as you get older. However, the fundamentals of fitness stay the same at every Age. One can always improve their fitness regime and physical well-being in their older adult years. Age is just a number when a person decides to stay physically active and fit.
Motivate yourself everyday:
Take baby steps in our Journey towards fitness. Motivate yourself by setting up small goals and celebrate your small victories. Always keep a positive attitude in life and encourage yourself mentally to achieve the set goals.
Adopt new Healthful habits:
Habits make a person what he or she is. Always try and adopt new habits like exercising regularly, taking a morning walk or eating healthy which improves your overall health and physical well being. Undoubtedly it’s hard to break unhealthy practice. But when it comes to building healthy habits, small decisions adds up over time.
Improve your Diet:
You are what you eat !Eat a meal which is rich in fruits, green vegetables, whole grains, olive oil, and fish , and low in sugar and processed foods—all to help your cells function better and provide all nutrients in your body. Try using low-fat dairy, whole grains, healthy oils like avocado and olive oil and natural sweeteners like fruit instead of high fat or sugary alternatives.
Quit Alcohol and Smoking:
In as little as 24 hours of stopping smoking, there is a decrease in risk of a heart attack. According to a report, Quitting decreased middle-aged smokers’ risk of dying early by almost half. Similarly, Alcohol leads to the chronic diseases and further major problems including: High blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, liver disease, and digestive problems. Quitting Alcohol and Cigarettes will provide you benefits in the way you can’t even imagine.
Challenge your brain:
Whether it’s solving a puzzle or learning a new language or driving a new way to work, your mind loves challenging itself with new task and goals. Make it a goal to challenge your mind and motivate yourself mentally to keep learning as you grow older.
Make Friends and Have fun:
Starting something new can feel overwhelming, but a group of friends can make it a lot more fun. Find a friend or group of people, who are interested in the activities, you’re interested in. If you don’t know anyone, you can join a club or community or find people online. Then, it’s all about enjoying it. Get your friends out on the road, go for a hiking, stop by a coffee stop, and enjoy a good workout with your friends while being outside.
Make Exercise a Fun Habit:
Choose activities which you relish, that will make it much simpler for you to stick with your exercise regime. Ask your family to get involved by going for a walk or a hike .Dance with your kids or grandkids in the house, play a game or do an outdoor activity with friends or go for a swim at your nearby pool. Determination will only get you going, so find a way to make exercise a new routine for your daily life. Reward yourself for exercising so you’re motivated to do it again.
If you’re interested in optimal health and wellbeing, it is recommended that you opt for healthy habits. At FCBS Dubai, we provide EMS Training – a scientifically proven full body training method which burns fat, tone up the body and provide benefits such as improving your health and overall quality of life, all in a session of 20 minutes. To book our services in Dubai, call us on +971 4 3255481 or email us at info@fcbsglobal.com.