So, you’re interested in learning more about fitness. Well, with so much information out there available on the Internet, it can be pretty hard to narrow down what is legitimate advice and what simply isn’t.
Here are some simple tips to help you and your family live a fit lifestyle.
Breathe Properly When Exercising
To increase your endurance, breathe fully and from your diaphragm when you exercise, particularly when running. This increases your oxygen intake and your lung capacity and lets you exercise longer. If you don’t know how to breathe from your diaphragm, you can lie down and put something on your stomach, then practice making it rise and fall as you inhale and exhale.
Make a Workout Playlist
Add your favorite music to your workout. It has been proven that people who listen to music while working out go faster than those that aren’t listening to music. Studies have also shown that people who listen to music while exercising perceive their workouts as being easier to complete.
Get a Good Night’s Sleep
A good tip to help you get fit is to make sure you’re getting at least eight hours of sleep every night. Our bodies release hormones as we sleep and if you cut your sleep short, you’re not getting the full benefit. Eight hours of sleep or more should be enough.
Work Out Those Arms
Arm lifts are a good way to give your arms a quick workout and to gain upper body strength. Simply take a chair, bed, table, or any elevated surface that is the same height as your midsection when sitting down, and stand in front of it. Then take your arms and place them behind you on the surface. Crouch down a little until your arms bend to a 90-degree angle, and then rise up. Repeat 10 times for 3 sets.