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Exercise – Getting Fit and staying active

So far, you know how keeping hydrated and eating healthy can contribute on your well-being. You must work out if you want to add few years to your life, to be physically fit and feel better. Regular physical activity and working out can benefit you regardless of your sex, age or physical ability.

Some people think exercising is costly that you need to have a gym membership. You can exercise at home, around the neighborhood, at the track field or at the park at your own convenient time. Shoot me an email at ekamamba@gmail.com if you would like to learn how you can get your workout without a gym membership.

Exercising can boost your confidence about your appearance, prevent health diseases, control weight gain and can be social, fun and enjoyable. Consult your doctor if you have health problems or any concerns.

Rest – Getting enough sleep

No matter how much you exercise, how well you stay hydrated and eat, getting enough rest is very crucial for improving your life. Poor sleep can lead to significant issues such as depression, accidents, reduced immune system functioning and impaired memory. Sleeping is not a waste of time. Resist drinks that can keep you up at night, distress yourself – turn off your daytime worries, work and set a regular bedtime to make sure you get enough rest.

Of course, staying committed working out and eating well balanced diet can be challenging. You may need to create a family and/or friend group to do outdoor activities together. You can join an existing group if it exists around your neighborhood. Any physical activity that leads to burn calories can be beneficial.

Social activities such as dancing classes, participating on different sports for fun like swimming, playing soccer, basketball, tennis, volleyball etc., hitting the hiking trail can be very fun, entertaining and at the same time keeps you motivated. Another way to stay motivated is to use some mobile apps to track your progress and calories intake. Shoot me an email at ekamamba@gmail.com if you need recommendation regarding the mobile apps.