Thursday, March 4, 2010

There are a handful of important "elements of daily wellness". As the winter progresses and the flu season comes full force, we must remember to keep our immune systems strong and efficient. With out a strong immune system, every little stressor, including a hard workout, can cause your body to become overloaded and become sick. This is why we must be careful to apply all elements of daily wellness and keep a well rounded routine for our day.
Important elements of daily wellness
well·ness
n.
The condition of good physical and mental health, especially when maintained by proper diet, exercise, and habits.

Nutrition - eating a properly balanced diet that includes large amounts of vegetables and lean protien,  
       minimal processed foods, and little to no sugar
Exercise - push yourself to do something different, mix it up, this keep you more interested.
Sleep - IMPORTANT! We tend to neglect this regularly. You must get good rest.


The 5 Elements of a Good Fitness Routine -
-Aerobic Fitness
-Muscular fitness
-Stretching
-Core Exercise
-Balance Training
Whether you create your own fitness training program or enlist the help of a personal trainer, make aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, stretching, core exercise and balance training part of your overall exercise plan. It isn't necessary to fit each of the five elements into every fitness session, but factoring them into your regular routine can help you promote fitness for life.