Fitness Tips & Advice

Fitness Tips & Advice

Being physically active is important to help ensure better health and prevent obesity. According to World Health Organization, obesity has doubled since 1980 and more than 10% of the world’s population is obese. At least 2.8 million adults die each year as a result of obesity.

According to fitness.gov, less than 5% of American adults participate in 30 minutes of physical activity every day. World Health Organization recommends 60 minutes of physical activity a day for children and 150 minutes of physical activity per week for adults to prevent obesity. Here are some fitness tips and advice to encourage a healthier lifestyle.

Simple Fitness Tips:

Make sure to wear comfortable clothing and shoes when you work out or play a sport. Athletic shoes are the best choice for footwear when engaging in physical activities.

Make sure to keep yourself hydrated with water. According to water.epa.gov, the daily recommendation for drinking water is 8 glasses a day. Bottled water is a good choice to keep yourself hydrated when working out or playing sports.

Working out at a gym is very beneficial if you live nearby one.

Listening to music while working out is great because you can choose music that makes you feel more motivated.

If you don’t live nearby a gym, you can still buy exercise equipment you can use at home such as weights and exercise balls.

There are many physical activities and sports to choose from including dancing, basketball and soccer. Pick something that you enjoy or interests you. When you engage in a sport of physical activity you enjoy, you will have more fun with it.

Fitness Videos:

Here are some fitness videos I found to inspire you to get physically fit.

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