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Are you ready to start your fitness journey? Physical fitness refers to your body's ability to work properly and involves a lot more than just exercise. Being physically fit also means living a healthy lifestyle and looking after your mental health—it's all related! Read on to learn more about how to take good care of yourself to live a longer, happier, and healthier life.
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Errol IsmailErrol Ismail is a Personal Trainer and the CEO and Co-Founder of Maestro Training. With nearly 10 years of experience, Errol specializes in helping individuals incorporate exercise into their daily lives by making it convenient and creating a community of support and encouragement. Before starting his own company, he honed his craft at at Equinox, one of the most prestigious gyms in the USA.
Certified Personal TrainerSet SMART goals. You want your goals to be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. - QuestionIs exercise more important than nutrition?Errol IsmailErrol Ismail is a Personal Trainer and the CEO and Co-Founder of Maestro Training. With nearly 10 years of experience, Errol specializes in helping individuals incorporate exercise into their daily lives by making it convenient and creating a community of support and encouragement. Before starting his own company, he honed his craft at at Equinox, one of the most prestigious gyms in the USA.
Certified Personal TrainerThe number one mistake I see is people underestimating the value of nutrition when it comes to getting fit. People think, "If I just run more and exercise more, I will get fit," but a lot of it comes from nutrition. - QuestionHow do I make my workouts more effective?Errol IsmailErrol Ismail is a Personal Trainer and the CEO and Co-Founder of Maestro Training. With nearly 10 years of experience, Errol specializes in helping individuals incorporate exercise into their daily lives by making it convenient and creating a community of support and encouragement. Before starting his own company, he honed his craft at at Equinox, one of the most prestigious gyms in the USA.
Certified Personal TrainerKeep in mind that faster isn't always better. Exercising as fast as you can doesn't make it better. A lot of times, it makes it worse. So try to slow down, focus on what you're doing, focus on your breathing, and make that connection between your brain in your muscles.
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- Talk to your doctor before starting any new diet or exercise program. They'll help you do it safely. This is especially important if you have any chronic medical conditions.[16]Thanks
- "Fitness" is an individual quality that varies depending on your age, sex, and heredity—things you can't change or control.[17]Thanks
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- ↑ https://medical.mit.edu/sites/default/files/Physical_Fitness_101.pdf
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/5-of-the-best-exercises-you-can-ever-do
- ↑ https://medical.mit.edu/sites/default/files/Physical_Fitness_101.pdf
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/5-of-the-best-exercises-you-can-ever-do
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/exercise-and-fitness/7-tips-for-a-safe-and-successful-strength-training-program
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/exercise-and-fitness/7-tips-for-a-safe-and-successful-strength-training-program
- ↑ https://medlineplus.gov/exerciseandphysicalfitness.html
- ↑ https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/fitness-basics/aha-recs-for-physical-activity-in-adults
- ↑ https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-do-we-know-about-healthy-aging
- ↑ https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-do-we-know-about-healthy-aging
- ↑ https://familydoctor.org/hydration-why-its-so-important/
- ↑ https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/phy_act.htm
- ↑ https://www.amherst.edu/campuslife/health-safety-wellness/counseling/self_care/sleep-well
- ↑ https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-do-we-know-about-healthy-aging
- ↑ https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-do-we-know-about-healthy-aging
- ↑ https://health.gov/sites/default/files/2019-09/Physical_Activity_Guidelines_2nd_edition.pdf
- ↑ https://medical.mit.edu/sites/default/files/Physical_Fitness_101.pdf
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To get fit, try to perform around 150 minutes of aerobic exercise, like jogging, every week. In addition, perform strength training exercises like chest presses at least twice a week to build muscle. To improve your diet, eat at least 5 ounces of protein every day, focusing on lean proteins like fish, beans, and nuts. Make sure you’re consuming at least 2 cups of veggies, 1.5 cups of fruit, and 8 glasses of water daily. For advice from our Dietician reviewer on making healthy life changes, read on!
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