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The Power of Regular Activity

What if we told you that you have the power to add years to your life span, perform daily activities easier or prevent disease and sickness?

The truth is we all have this power and it can all be accomplished through consistent, regular physical activity!

This can be planned exercise or any activity really that requires you to expend energy.

The power of regular movement, be it planned exercise or not, has many proven positive benefits. The more consistent the physical activity is, the greater the potential benefits.

Here is a brief list of what you can expect to achieve by introducing regular physical activity and movement into your lifestyle:

  • Lower blood pressure
  • Lower blood sugar
  • Improve cholesterol
  • Reduce your risk of heart disease
  • Reduce your risk of diabetes
  • Lose weight
  • Gain strength
  • Improve bone density
  • Improve range of motion
  • Stronger joints
  • Improve joint conditions (eg. arthritis)
  • Help with depression
  • Improve sleep
  • Increase longevity
  • Perform daily activities better/easier
  • Maintain independence
  • Reduce risk of some types of cancer
  • Improve cognitive abilities

This list could go on and on.

The human body was meant to work. Today we sit more then ever in the history of our existence so building regular physical activity and exercise into your life has become a necessity. The more we move and challenge our bodies, the more fit we become, the more efficient and effective we are and of course the healthier we are. So, get moving!

What NOT To Do

Rather than start the New Year off with the typical advice a personal trainer would give to his or her clients or what you would normally hear on the news in regards to what you should do or try to do to improve your physical fitness and well being in this New Year, I’m going to do the opposite, just because I hate doing what everyone else does.

Here goes. And by the way, these “DO NOTS” are scientifically proven, well researched and come from very credible and reliable sources.
So, DO NOT…

  1. …over eat.
  2. …eat after 8pm.
  3. …eat burnt or blackened meat (men…..strongly linked to Prostate Cancer.)
  4. …eat animal fat (saturated fat) from conventionally raised animals.
  5. …sit on your ass all day.
  6. …microwave food in plastic containers.
  7. …microwave unless you have no other choice.
  8. …slouch when sitting.
  9. …smoke, (vaping included).
  10. …hold your cell phone to your head (use the speaker).
  11. …over train (work out too much, too often).
  12. …hold your breath while lifting weights.
  13. …deprive yourself out of a good nights’ sleep.
  14. …drink fluoridated water   
  15. …forget to control the negative when strength training
  16. …drink sodas
  17. …eat a lot of manufactured and processed foods                            and finally…don’t eat yellow snow.