Jul 25, 2006 10:49 AM
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I have heard an old hearsay that one spent his health to earn lots of money and spent that entire money to regain his health, but to no end. So why not to start from your childhood or any time you think fit to regain your health by naturl way.
It's the sole dream of every teenager to h ave a good physique.Similarly maintaining a good health by exercise is also a general good morning practice of most of the young and old people. Some do brisk walking, exercises and yogas.But some times it causes harm to the person in lack of proper knowledge. I know a person who complained that when he does Kapal Bhanti and Anulom Vilom Pranayam suggested by Swamy Ram Deo ji, he get his blood pressure shooting with headache.This led me to consult the doctor who had given me a booklet of Unisearch, which is being reproduced here for the general welfare and youth fitness.
Myth No.1 Running is the best way to get fit:
There is no one best way to get fit. You have to do what you like or you will find a reason to quit. And as for doing it marketing of fitness.Getting fit- physically and mentally- is a process that takes time and patience with built-in-rewards all along the way. Fitness doesn't depend on the type of xercise but depends on the amount of calories burnt.Infact, walking for 30 minutes is more beneficial than running for 5 minutes. Any type of exercise with which you are comfortable is beneficial for your body.
Myth No.2 If you don't exercise an hour a day, five days a week, you might as well do nothing
Don't believe this all or nothing approach. The truth is, there are enormous benefits to doing just a little exercise daily. Studies show that a half hour walk three or more times a week significantly reduces your risk of heart attack and stroke, lowers blood pressure, relieves stress and boosts your energy and immune system.
Myth No 3. Warming up before working out is not necessary if you are careful
Wrong! Gently stretching out and warming up your muscles before you exercise is the number one defence against a variety of painful sports injuries, including tendinitis.Warm ups raise the heart rate so that the body is prepared for physical exertion. They speed up nerve impulses so that reflexes are enhanced, reduce groups, reduce the risk of injury, particularly to connective tissues like tendons and increases flexibility and joint mobility.
Myth No 4.You can loose weight by dieting:
Not really. More than 90% of all people who lose weight by dieting gain it back. Dieting is different from changing your eating habits, like opting to eat more fruits and vegetables and much less fat. Dieting is temporary deprivatgion.EAaing healthy means developing a new mind set. The real trick to losing weight is a lifelong pattern of moderate exercise.
Myth No 5: Lifting weights is not good to do if you want to lose weight, because it will make you "bulk up".
Lifting weights or doing strengthening activities like push-ups and crunches on a regular basis can actually help you maintaint or lose weight. These activities can help you built muscles and muscle burns more calories than body fat. So if you have muscles, you burn more calories even sitting still. Doing strenthening activities 2 or 3 days a week will not "bulk you up". Only intense strength training, combined with a certain genetic background, can built very large muscles.
*Myth No 6: Heat makes injuries feel better, heal faster
Not true. Sports injuries- a sore knee, a twisted ankle, an aching elbow-hurt because of internal bleeding and swelling, very often caused by overuse. You want to use ice, not heat, to reduce pain and swelling. Rest ice comression and elevation are a must in these.
Myth No 7: A thick steak is a great pre game meal because meat makes muscle"
Meat is a poor source for quick energy. That's true of all pretein. The ideal pre game meal is one packed with carbohydrates(pasts, whole grains, potatoes, bread).Carbohydrates are the best and most easily utilized form of energy. Also, your pre game meal isn't all that important. The truth is, the energy for your workout today is based on foods you are yesterday.
Myth 8: The best time to exercise is early in the morning:
Not true. There is no one"best time" time to exercise. The best time is the time that appeals to you and fits into your schedule. Some folks love to jump start their day witha morning workout, while others sweat that exercising after the wrokday is over, is a great way to energize for the evening and eliminate stress.
*Myth 9: If you drink water when you exercise, you'will get cramps.
*This is the opposite of what's really true. You need water when you work out- before, during and after. The more water, the better! if you don't drink enough- - and most of us don;t - your head can ache, or you can get cramps and tire without knowing why. You should take plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.
*Myth 10 If yoiu did'nt exercise when you were youngert, it's too late.
*Some older people tend to think that it is too late to start an exercise routine.If they did't work out when they were younger. Studies have shown that it is never too late to start wroking out; you can reap benefits at any age. As we age, exercise can help reduce the risk of bone and muscle diseases and help enjhance daily functions. The benefits of exercises are not age related but health related.
Ravi
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