Fitness itself is defined as the ability of the human body to
function with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue and
with ample energy to engage in leisure activities, and to meet
physical stresses.
Fitness refers to the condition of our physical body and mental
fitness would of course be addressing our mental state. When our
bodies are physically fit, we should have enough energy to
address all of the activities that are faced by our peers, and
at the end of the day, still have some energy left for our
families.
Learning to incorporate fitness into our daily routine is where
the biggest obstacle to fitness is placed. Many of us would
truly benefit from being more physically fit; we simply do not
want to devote the time it would take to condition our bodies.
We would rather sit at the table and chat with our friends or
tune in to the latest hit television series, than devote thirty
minutes each day to our health.
Walking is one of the most productive forms of exercise, and
causes a tremendous increase in our energy levels. The benefit
seen from adding just 20 minutes of walking to your daily
routine are unbelievable.
I can attest to the tremendous increase in energy, as a
participant in walking for exercise. I lost a total of 74 lbs.
in one year, by simply adding walking to may routine. I had been
dieting for almost two months, with very little in the way of
results. Walking was suggested by my physician, and I've never
been so impressed. My energy levels were three times what they
were prior to beginning the walking, and I truly enjoyed the
peace of mind that I achieved during those daily walks.
I think exercise and being fit does something for a person's
self-esteem, and the mind. Deeper forms of relaxation accompany
physical fitness. When meditation is incorporated into the
routine, the energy levels continue to soar. When you are able
to relax, and truly enjoy the way your body feels, and the
accomplishment of a day's tasks, you can renew physically for
the next day, overnight. That's one of the greatest benefits of
exercise and fitness, tremendous energy.
Physically, what is happening to us as we become more fit? It's
a process that has been addressed so many times, but we fail to
make the connection most of the time. Our metabolic process is a
finely tuned process. When we have it working at maximum
capacity, we feel great. We're eating right, exercising, and our
metabolism is making the most of those calories we're consuming.
It fires up and runs, into overdrive if necessary, in order to
keep that energy coming. It's a concept our forefathers really
didn't need to understand, because their living conditions kept
them physically fit.
Today, however we've become quite sedentary, and our livelihood
no longer requires us to physically work, we do the mental work
all day, and sit while we are on the job. No physical activity
interferes with our preprogrammed way of living. Our bodies
still function just like our grandfather's needed. But we've
changed the process, our bodies haven't.
That's why we still need to keep physically fit, If not through
our work, we need recreational routines to accomplish that task.
It will keep us healthy, running at top speed, and feeling great!
About the author:
Tony Robinson is a CEO and Webmaster. He has a young family and
a keen interest in health and fitness. Visit his site at
http://www.be-well-and-fit.com
