Does it seem like some people are aging slower than you? If it does, it’s not in your head. Science has shown us that we are able to alter the rates at which our bodies progress through the years. We do this by eating right and maintaining regular exercise programs. The true measure of living your “best” life can be linked to good nutrition, overall attitude about wellness and your physical activity. Each decade of life can be the best-if health and wellness remain a priority. In a study conducted at the University of South Carolina on folks between the ages of 56 and 87, changes in the aging process were observed just 6 weeks after incorporating exercise into their daily routine.
Metabolism starts to slow down in the 40s, so increasing physical activity to approximately 30 minutes per day is a great way to stay fit. Focus on cardiovascular activity to get your heart pumping, and participate in that activity five days each week. Remember, you’re doing this for you!
So what do you do if you don’t belong to a gym to tone up? Invest in exercise bands! Exercise bands have the undeserved rep of being “second best” to bulky weights or complex moves, but they pack a powerful workout. Band users exercised more. Lightweight, packable exercise bands are easy to use at home or on the road, and they deliver what experts call “functional training”–mimicking real-life actions, such as taking out the garbage, and targeting more muscles in the process. The result: Everyday tasks are easier, and you shape up quickly.
All you need is one exercise band with handles. Choose light resistance if you’re new to strength-training, medium if you’re already working out.
Consistency is key to dropping pounds. Researchers found that those who eat similarly day after day are more likely to maintain weight loss than others. One splurge meal in a restaurant can easily undo all the small calorie-saving tricks you employed the whole week before. Derail yourself every week and you’ll never get anywhere. Again, stop dieting and start making small changes you can live with.
Do more today so that you can do more tomorrow.
If you exercise…
1 day a week you will feel frustrated and can’t get ahead
2 days a week you will feel frustrated and still can’t get ahead
3 days a week you begin to maintain (not losing or gaining) and are becoming healthier
4 days a week you begin to see yourself getting ahead and reaching your goals
5+ days a week you will not just see physical results but also begin to feel and see emotional/mental results…self confidence, self discipline, organization, etc…
It is important to exercise 4 days a week or more. Exercising less than 4 days a week will keep you from seeing the results you want.