Irrefutable Exercise No. 4 – Make Yourself Physically Fit Not Just Healthy => You Ignore At Your Own Risk

The Difference Between Being Healthy & Being Fit

Being Healthy Could Mean That You Do Not Have Any Major Illnesses Or Diseases & You Are Able To What You Are Suppose To Easily.

Being Fit May On Other Hand Could Mean– You Are Full Of Physical Energy + You Are Inspired To Take Actions Even On The Physically As Well As Mentally Tough Tasks + At The End Of A Very Eventful Day Say At Work – When You Join Your Family – You Are Able To Their Demand For Say Playing Together/Going Out, Without Feeling Irritated Or Doing At Under Duress + You Look Forward To Each Day + You Wake Up Fresh + You Consciously Challenge Yourself Physically & Try To Beat Your Endurance Frequently + You Enjoy Doing Physical Things [Of Course All These Also Needs Your Taking Actions On Tips Given In My Previous 3 & Forthcoming 2 Articles]

Why Physical Fitness => Like All The 6 Immutable Laws Which Are Interdependent To Each Other => If You Are Not Physically Fit – You May Not Be Very Agile Mentally Or Emotionally Either.

If You Do Not Pay Attention To This – Then You Will Have => These Basic Things At The Best Of Scenario & Never Ending Major Diseases At The Worst – Because Of Some Of The Following

• Anxiety, Stress, And Feelings Of Depression
• Developing Many Preventable Conditions, Such As High Blood Pressure, Coronary Heart Diseases, Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Colon Cancer, And Obesity
• And Many Others

What Is Physical Fitness – The Major Five Things That Define Physical Fitness Are

1. Muscular Fitness - This Is The Strength That Helps You To Lift And Carry Objects – At Times Easily Without Straining Yourself Or Injuring Yourself.
2. Muscular Stamina – This Is The Ability You Need To Have To Perform Physical & Mental Chores For Periods Of Time – The Specific Job Requires.
3. Cardiovascular Ease – This Is Your Body's Ability To Keep Up With Normal Tasks Like Running, Jogging, Swimming, Cycling, And Anything That Involves Your Lungs, Heart, Blood Vessels Etc To Work For Without Feeling Fatigued Or Dizzy Or Weak
4. Body Flexibility – This Is One Part If You Do Not Take Care[Especially If You Have Desk Job & Very Sedentary Life] => Will Cause Many Stiffness Related Problems Past 30 Years Of Age & Later They Becomes Incurable.
5. Your Body Composition – Fat & Muscles => Ideally In A Lean Body The Fat Composition Should Be Around 25% Of Total.
   

Barriers To Exercise - Mindset Which Makes Us Justify By Giving The Following Types Of Excuses

• I Do Not Have Time
• It Is So Tough
• I Have Started Many Times But Left After Few Days
• Too Tired After Work
• I Am Healthy Nothing Can Happen To Us
• I Will Do It Tomorrow/Next Week/When I Have Completed This/ Etc Etc
• I Can Not Afford The Gym/There Is No Gym Around
• Plus There Can Be Many More Such Life Threatening Beleifs

Understanding & Breaking The Myth/Barriers/Perception – Which Are Preventing Us From Becoming Fit

• "I'm Too Busy." Even The Busiest Of Us Can Find Free Time In Our Day For Things That Are Important.

• "I'm Too Tired." Physical Activities Actually Reduces Fatigue And Boosts Energy Levels In The Long Run

• "I'm Too Old," Or "My Health Isn't Good Enough." A Very Few Age, Health Or Weight Problems Make Exercise Out Of The Question. But If You Have Health Concerns Such As Heart Disease, Asthma – Talk To Your Doctor.

• Exercise Is Too Difficult And Painful – This Happens When You Force Yourself To Do It => You Have To Make It Fun & Part Of Your Nature By Doing Activities That You Enjoy & Yet They Are Exercises

Some Tips On Creating A Activity Supporting Nature & Mindset

• Think About Activities You Enjoyed Doing As A Child And Try Them Again.
• Exercise With A Friend Or Family Member. Get Involved In Your Local Community. Increase Your Activity Time And Intensity Gradually.
• Start Out Gently And Build Your Endurance Little By Little – This Way You'll Avoid Overdoing It Or Injuring Yourself!
• Try A Range Of Different Activities To Keep You Interested And Challenge Different Muscles.
• Reward Yourself. Celebrate Your Efforts And Achievements To Give You Some Impetus To Keep On Going. Treat Yourself To Something You Enjoy, But Make Sure Your Rewards Match Your Healthy Lifestyle!
• Ditch Your Definition of Exercise - The All-Or-Nothing Attitude. You Don't Have To Spend Hours In A Gym Or Force Yourself Into Monotonous Or Painful Activities – instead choose the ones you enjoy
• Be Kind To Yourself. So Don't Beat Yourself Up About Your Body, Your Current Fitness Level, Or Your Supposed Lack Of Willpower.
• Check Your Expectations. You Didn't Get Out Of Shape Overnight, And You're Not Going To Instantly Transform Your Body Either. Expecting Too Much, Too Soon Only Leads To Frustration.

• What Activities We Can Do Become Fit – Some Tips => You Choose, Mix & Change - Pick Activities That Fit Your Lifestyle, Abilities, And Taste

• Visualize – Your Image Of Totally Physically Fit
• Think Outside The Gym
• Make It Social - Grab A Buddy + Create Family & Friend Ritual => Every Sunday Rock Climbing/House Cleaning/Hiking/Cooking/Weeding
• Pranayam - Breathing
• Pick An Outdoor Sports That You Enjoy
• Meditate
• Diet – Ditch The Junk Food – Eat A Healthy Mix Of Fruits, Vegetables, Fiber, Protein, Carbohydrates Etc.
• Connecting With Nature – Walk In The Woods
• Choosing Something Which Is Hobby As Well As Physical
• Go For Adventure Trips With Friends & Family Along With Experts
• Aerobic Activities Make You Breathe Harder And Make Your Heart And Blood Vessels Healthier. These Include:

• Walking
• Dancing
• Swimming
• Water Aerobics
• Jogging And Running
• Aerobic Exercise Classes
• Bicycle Riding (Stationary Or On A Path)
• Some Gardening Activities, Such As Raking And Pushing A Lawn Mower

• Make Chores Count. House And Yard Work Can Be Quite A Workout, Especially When Done At A Brisk Pace. Scrub, Vacuum, Sweep, Dust, Mow, And Weed—It All Counts.
• Look For Ways To Add Extra Steps - Take The Stairs Instead Of The Elevator Or Escalator. Park Farther From The Entrance, Rather Than Right Out Front. Get Off Your Train Or Bus One Stop Early. The Extra Walking Adds Up.
• Avoid The Car Whenever Possible. Instead Of Driving Everywhere, Walk Or Bike Instead When The Distance Is Doable.
• Move At Work. Get Up To Talk To Co-Workers, Rather Than Phoning Or Sending An Email Or Im. Take A Walk During Your Coffee And Lunch Breaks. Use The Bathroom On Another Floor. Walk While You're Talking On The Phone.
• Get A Dog
• Play A Musical Instrument – Did You Know Playing The Violin For An Hour Burns About As Many Calories As Walking Around A Track At A Moderate Pace For An Hour? It Turns Out, Our Brains Can Burn Boatloads Of Calories Too. So Challenge Your Brain!

• Bike To Work – I Know There Are A Lot Of Rebels In Our Community Who Dropped A Bunch Of Weight By Maki

• Walk Or Run For Charity
• Never Do Same Thing Everyday Mix It Up - Example If You Always Run On The Treadmill, Run Outside On A Nice Day
• Smile At Strangers.
• Unplug Your TV.

Pre & Post Exercise Tips

• Warm Up – Never Go Into Exercise Say Immediate After Waking Up Or From Nothing To Fast Exercising
• Cool Down After Exercise
• Drink Plenty Of Water
• Pay Attention To Your Body What It Is Telling You