Exercising and Eating for Health

Nov 25
08:49

2010

Jason Davenport

Jason Davenport

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An explanation of the benefits of exercising in conjunction with the right diet. Elliptical Trainers are recommended.

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Most people definitely do not get enough exercise in their everyday activities. Every pound of fat your body keeps represents 3,500 calories of unused energy. Therefore to lose one pound,Exercising and Eating for Health Articles you need to create a calorie deficit of 3,500 calories by either taking in 3,500 less calories over a period of time or doing 3,500 calories worth of exercise. It is recommended that no more than two pounds (7,000 calories) be lost per week for lasting weight loss. If you’re under 35 and in good health, you don’t need to see a doctor before beginning an exercise program.   But if you are over 35 and have been inactive for several years, you should consult your physician, who may or may not recommend a graded exercise test. Vigorous exercise involves minimal health risks for persons in good health or those following a doctor’s advice.   Far greater risks are presented by habitual inactivity and obesity.

I think the healthiest way is to incorporate a nutritious diet with an exercise program. A diet that is high in complex carbohydrates and moderate in protein and fat will complement an exercise program. It should include enough calories to satisfy your daily nutrient requirements and include the proper number of servings per day from the "basic four food groups": vegetables and fruits (4 servings), breads and cereals (4 servings), milk and milk products (2 - 4 depending on age) and meats and fish (2).

Physical fitness is to the human body what fine tuning is to an engine.   It enables us to perform up to our potential.   Fitness can be described as a condition that helps us look, feel and do our best. Physical fitness involves the performance of the heart and lungs, and the muscles of the body.   And, since what we do with our bodies also affects what we can do with our minds, fitness influences to some degree qualities such as mental alertness and emotional stability. As you undertake your fitness program, it’s important to remember that fitness is an individual quality that varies from person to person.   It is influenced by age, sex, heredity, personal habits, exercise and eating practices.   You can’t do anything about the first three factors.   However, it is within your power to change and improve the others where needed.

Although any kind of physical movement requires energy (calories), the type of exercise that uses the most energy is aerobic exercise. The term "aerobic" is derived from the Greek word meaning "with oxygen." Jogging, brisk walking, swimming, biking, cross-country skiing and aerobic dancing are some popular forms of aerobic exercise.  Aerobic exercises use the body's large muscle groups in continuous, rhythmic, sustained movement and require oxygen for the production of energy. When oxygen is combined with food (which can come from stored fat) energy is produced to power the body's musculature. The longer you move aerobically, the more energy needed and the more calories used. Regular aerobic exercise using Elliptical Trainers will improve your cardiorespiratory endurance, the ability of your heart, lungs, blood vessels and associated tissues to use oxygen to produce energy needed for activity. You'll build a healthier body while getting rid of excess body fat.

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