Exercise and Proper Diet Keys to Stay Fit Post 40

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In this highly digitised and technology driven era, when the world is practically at your fingertip, laziness starts to spread its roots inside you even before you notice. By the time you reach 40 the importance of staying fit and healthy increases. You set the alarm to wake up early and exercise but the next morning, more often than not, you turn off the alarm and dose of to sleep again.

But do you know that by becoming lazy, you are not only adding extra fat but also giving invitation to a wide array of complicated health issue?After you reach 40, if you do not spend at least an hour for exercising you are highly prone to become a victim of high blood pressure, deteriorating heart health and osteoporosis.

It is true that there is nothing that can stop the natural process of ageing but regular exercise can truly ensure that you maintain a safe distance from lethargy and hence remain fit and active.

So, post 40 what are the most recommended ways of keeping your body in perfect shape and condition? You need to work on and subsequently improve your flexibility to stay away from the risk of high blood pressure and poor heart health. According to fitness gurus, if you hold every stretch for 2 seconds while practising active isolated stretched, along with elasticity the blood circulation of your blood gets improve. Of course, you need to do these stretches under the supervision of an expert.

Experts are of the opinion that High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) can be as helpful for people above 40 as it is for youngsters. In comparison to long hours of workout, if you undergo intense workout for shorter durations 3-4 times a week the production rate of Human Growth Hormone increases significantly. HIIT can also prevent muscle loss. It is important for you to take a note of the fact that from the age of 40, you start losing 1 per cent muscle every year.

Core workouts that make your inner muscles work are high beneficial too.

Over a significant span of time, it has been observed that people above the age of 40 are highly inclined to do cardioexercises intensively. But the fact of the matter is that fitness experts all over the globe suggest that people who have crossed 40 must not do cardio workouts for more than 45 mins. Else, it can have revere effects.

Apart from exercising, it is also important to control your diet if you wish to live a healthy life once you cross 40. Excessive intake of fat and protein can be as harmful as consuming over whelming amount of cholesterol.

Doctors suggest that water intake must be appropriate so that your body remains hydrated. Fresh fruits and green veggies can be your best companions if your aim is to maintain a proper health. Doctors unanimously opine that after 40 refraining the consumption of fast food has no substitute as far as staying fit is concerned.

 

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