 | Vigorous exercise involves minimal health risks for persons in good health or those following a doctor's advice. Far greater risks are present by habitual inactivity and obesity. Physical fitness involves the performance of the heart and lungs, and the muscles of the body. And, since what we do with our bodies also affects what we can do with our minds, fitness influences to some degree qualities such as mental alertness and emotional stability. |
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Avoid high protein or high fat foods on the day of an event, as these can stress the kidneys and take a long time to digest. Empty your upper bowel by competition time. The general guidelines are to eat a meal high in carbohydrates/Take solid foods 3 or 4 hours before events, and liquids 2 or 3 hours before/Choose easily digestible foods (i.e., not fried)/Avoid sugary foods/drinks within one hour of event/Drink enough fluids to ensure hydration (i.e., 20 ounces of water 1 or 2 hours before exercise, and an additional 10 to 15 ounces within 15 to 30 minutes of event). |
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Women now a day participate and complete in more and more sport and physical activities giving them the change to discover a sense of well- being and fulfillment. Besides women stand to gain more health benefits than men do. |
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When you return to action, slow your pace, run on softer surfaces and level ground, and don't run or bike on consecutive days. Stretch your hips, thighs and knees. |
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get moving! The time is now to "Make fitness happen today". With changing times there has been a tremendous focus on fitness of body, mind and soul, especially for women. Fitness means the ability to get on with your life without becoming exhausted by normal daily activities.
For most people being fit also means feeling well and looking good. |
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Ice for 15 minutes ASAP, then four times a day until the pain subsides. When you return to action, slow your pace, run on softer surfaces and level ground, and don't run or bike on consecutive days. Stretch your hips, thighs and knees. Adjust your bike seat so your legs are only slightly bent. Lower the grade on the treadmill. |
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You can also become dehydrated from lots of physical activity if you do not replace fluid as you go, although it's rare to reach a level of even moderate dehydration during sports or other normal outdoor activity. Dieting can sap your reserves of water as well because you're changing the balance of what you eat and drink. |
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The right combination of fuel (calories) from carbohydrates, proteins and fats gives you energy for top performance. The most important fuel source, carbohydrates come in fruits, vegetables, pastas, breads, cereals, rice and other foods, and should provide about 60 to 70 percent of daily calories. |
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Electronic toys have replaced balls and jump ropes. When we hear discussions involving our children we often are hearing words like Obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure and Diabetes. Focus on warming up large muscle groups (i.e. |
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No matter how hard you try, without protein you simply can't put on mass or retain your shape while dieting. But how much do you really know about this essential nutrient? It isn't as simple as eating 0.8 gram per pound of bodyweight (or 1 gram. |
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Television and Video games have replaced many of the activities children use to enjoy. Electronic toys have replaced balls and jump ropes. When we hear discussions involving our children we often are hearing words like Obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure and Diabetes. |
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