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Experts share their secrets for breaking a bout of inactivity. We all need a break from the stress of everyday life from time to time. But what happens when a quick pause ends up turning into a longer bout of laziness? When we get stuck in a cycle of doing nothing, it can be difficult to break ourselves out of it—even if we want or need to be productive. You don’t have to go from zero to 100 just to motivate yourself, however. Talking to experts, we gathered some tried and true tips meant to push you out of a lazy spell without all the hefty lifting that often accompanies this kind of advice. Read on to discover five quick and easy ways you can motivate yourself when you’re feeling lazy. 1. Trick yourself with timing. Time can be on your side when it comes to overcoming laziness—if you let it. Daniel Castillo, a personal development expert and founder of the lifestyle blog Bokey, says one of the best tools he’s uses to beat a lazy bout is a three-second rule. “Count to three, get up on two. When you do this, you don’t let your mind negotiate […]
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You might often find it tempting to simply hit the snooze button and roll on the other side of the bed but you need to stay motivated to do your morning workout. The morning workout routine is really crucial as it helps you to burn your calories and will keep your mind fresh too. So let’s take a look at these 5 tips to keep yourself motivated for it. Move your alarm clock Instead of keeping the alarm clock right next to your bed you need to move it on another part of the room where you cannot reach it from your bed. So you will need to actually get up and turn it off so it will automatically wake you up. Make a date Having a workout friend is a great way to keep yourself motivated for your workout. Can’t get up? Well, your friend is definitely going to bug you till you get out of the bed and join him or her for the morning walk. Also, you didn’t want to disappoint someone waiting for you, do you? Make friends in your gym This way you will be looking forward to seeing them every day in the gym. […]
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No teen is doomed to be overweight. A 2010 European study showed that even teenagers with gene-linked obesity are able to overcome it by exercising for 60 minutes a day. For the teens in the study who exercised regularly, it paid off in lower body fat, a lower body mass index (BMI), and a smaller waist. But an hour of exercise a day can seem like a lot. If your overweight teenager is not physically active or is self-conscious about their body, it may feel overwhelming. That’s where you, the parent, come in. You can help your teen get moving and work up to 60 minutes of exercise a day. The key is to start off small and provide plenty of role modeling and support along the way. Here are five tips to help you help your teen ease into exercise and stay motivated so that they can feel the benefits. Teen Fitness Tip 1: Build Slowly Kids who aren’t used to exercising may only be willing to tolerate a little physical activity before wanting to quit. So start with small steps, such as a 10-minute walk every day after school. If the thought of exercising every day seems overwhelming […]
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Try these activities for a full body workout in your 50s. You will have fun and won’t even realize that you are exercising. It is a fact that with age, the body starts to lose its strength and needs more maintenance. A 50-year-old woman’s body isn’t the same as the body of a 20-year-old. However, you can keep yourself fit by exercising daily. Now, let’s face it that an extensive workout at this age is not possible and not everyone is keen on exercising. Therefore, you can take up other activities that will give you a full-body workout. Walking Or Jogging These activities are simple yet effective. They build up your stamina, strengthen your muscles, and help to fight against diseases. It can be a group activity or a social activity. Try to take out at least 30 minutes every day and go for a jog to keep yourself healthy. Dancing Be it jazz or zumba or aerobics or ballroom, any kind of dance can help you to build endurance, strengthen muscles and improve your balance. Along with burning calories, learning new moves is good for your brain. The best part is that you will have fun […]
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The Day Before Your Race The day before a race may be a stressful time for some runners — especially those participating in their first long-distance event. The pre-race advice that runners should follow: don’t dramatically change your regular routine the day before the race. Runners should maintain their daily routine the day immediately before the race, considering only a few modifications. Exercise Is Optional It is key to remember one thing the day before your race: “All your training is complete.” There is no one-size-fits all philosophy on running 24-hours before a distance race. However, it is advisable to never wear yourself out with a run on this day. For many recreational runners, not running at all the day before the race is the best strategy to let the body rest. More experienced and elite runners may opt for a light run the day before the race. Some runners may have pre-race jitters. If this is your case, try light jogging and dynamic stretching exercises to slightly increase your heart rate and warm up your body. Also try to stay off your feet the night before, so that your legs are well-rested for the run. Eat Clean […]
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Tuckshop lady arms. Bingo wings. Sugargliders. Whatever you call them, flabby arms tend to be one of the first things people want to target when it comes to exercise and toning up the body. As people age, it’s normal to lose muscle strength to hormone changes and lifestyle factors. Being less active causes the muscles to reduce in size and also makes areas like our arms a prime location for fat to accumulate. “The dreaded ‘bingo wing’ is an accumulation of fatty tissue on the rear side of the upper arm, where the tricep muscle group is located,” Andrew Wynd, APA sports physiotherapist at Balwyn Sports and Physiotherapy Centre, tells Starts at 60. “As this area gets flabby, these ‘wings’ tend to flop and shake with arm movements – hence the nickname.” Levels of testosterone – which influence where fat is likely to be deposited in the body – also decrease with age. The speed of testosterone decline is faster in women, who also have less testosterone to begin with, which is why they’re more likely than men to develop fat around the arms. High insulin levels can also limit testosterone production and certain foods can increase the likelihood of […]
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You know those workouts where you settle in and feel focused, present, motivated as hell…and walk away psyched for more? Researchers call this “flow”—and it’s incredibly simple to apply the magic to your fitness routine for massive payoffs. After kicking off a one-mile run, next thing you know, you check your watch and realize you’ve already breezed through four. Your body is working hard, but you don’t feel overexerted. Or maybe you’re in a yoga class and settle into an almosteffortless rhythm where you’re immersed in the teacher’s instructions and your movements. Perhaps you can recall a time when laps in the pool zoomed by because you were laser focused on your breath and each stroke. If you can relate to any of these examples, you’ve experienced “flow state,” or what you may hear athletes (or anyone, really!) refer to as being “in the zone.” And if you haven’t? That’s why we’re here! Flow is a positive, rewarding psychological phenomenon associated with being totally absorbed in what you’re doing and feeling that you are performing effortlessly, says Patricia Jackman, PhD, a senior lecturer in sport and exercise psychology at the University of Lincoln in the U.K. “Your sense of self […]
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If you don’t want to head to the gym then you can try out some other workouts which are not extensive in nature but at the same time produces good results if performed properly. These workouts are enough to do wonders for your health and they will help you to improve your balance, keep your weight in control, prevent other health issues which you might be facing, take a look. Swimming – you might call swimming as the best workout for your muscles. The buoyancy of the water will support your body and take the strain off from your painful joints so that you can move them a lot freely. Swimming is also known to improve your mental state and so it will instantly put you in a better mood. Tai chi –this Chinese form of martial art is known to be very beneficial for the body as well as for the mind. Tai chi is comprised of a string of graceful movements which transition smoothly from one to another. It is actually good for older people because for them the balance is an important component of maintaining fitness. Strength Training – if you think that strength […]
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Not getting the weight loss result you want even though you are making supposedly healthy choices? You may be following obsolete or misguided advice. Check out this list of common mistakes in weight loss journey and avoid them to reach your fitness goals While regular exercise and working out is crucial to seeing a difference in our weighing scale, some achievable changes to our diets and simple tricks can speed up the weight loss process. However, despite sticking to the diet, tweaking eating habits and lifestyle, some people do not get lose weight quickly or get the weight loss result they want even though they are making supposedly healthy choices. This could be because they are following obsolete or misguided advice and in the age of casually passing health tips, it is easy to fall into the trap of fitness misconceptions. In an interview, Prateek Lamechwal, Advance Nutrition and Fitness Coach at FITTR, listed some common mistakes in weight loss journey that you should watch out for: 1. Not counting calories - A calorie deficit is vital for weight loss. Many people forget that weight loss is effective when you burn more calories than consumed. Hence, keeping a track […]
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The past couple of years has been hard on friendships. Maybe you can relate. Have you spent less time with friends in person? Do you feel pushed away by differences of opinion? Perhaps life simply got in the way when someone moved, took another job, or had a baby. Preserving the peace and wellness of your mind, body, heart, and soul is essential to becoming a happy and healthy human being. It’s natural for your heart and soul to go through physical changes as you get older, which might lead to exhaustion. Your joints tend to age, your senses slow down, your body releases suppleness, your limbs deteriorate, and your intellect shows signs of exhaustion. Yoga has numerous health advantages for your physique, mind, and spirit, and while we all wish to practice it, it is not always practical. We may not have the time, space, or mental capacity to devote an hour to practice a couple of times per week. Even if you don’t have a comprehensive yoga program, yoga could become a part and parcel of life. You can combine the physical, mental, and emotional advantages of yoga into your daily life by including a few easy […]
