Life is constantly expanding, just like us humans, with our continual quest for better health and fitness. Today, there are countless new training methods that claim to be the best for maximum weight loss or the fastest ways to get a six pack. It’s endless, if you surf the net, there are countless sites that propagate numerous workout routines, diet recipes, and a wealth of information, making it even more difficult to understand what works best for you. In order for you to choose what works best for you, you need to examine your current fitness program. First of all, ask yourself, “Does your fitness program rejuvenate your body, revitalize your life, keep you fit and fit, here and now, and well into your old age?” Here are seven practical steps you can take to ensure your everyday lifestyle moves you closer to better health and a brighter future.

Step 1- Understand your body

Your body is made up of 206 bones, more than 600 muscles, lungs, brain, nerves, various parts and systems that work in perfect harmony and cooperation. The wonderful and amazing human body is the temple of your soul, and you are the guardian of this precious body.

Step 2 – You are a product of Evolution

Your body has evolved from a microscopic cell to what you are now. As nature takes its course, you will age and die. Plan in your current state to stay fit and healthy as you approach old age. There are many benefits to reap from a lean and agile body, an alert active mind, and a joyful and energetic life. This is your birthright!

Step 3 – Maintain correct posture

Always be aware of your body, your movements and your posture. This may seem insignificant to you, but over a long period of time, having good posture can bring you countless benefits. It’s just a matter of building the habit, and habits are often formed through repetition. Keep your head up, your body upright, and your back straight. Avoid slouching and leaning forward. Remember, to keep your earlobes in line with your shoulders, your shoulders in line with your knees, and your back straight and with your tummy tucked in.

Step 4 – Breath

Deep breathing is a simple and effective habit to improve your well-being. Take deep breaths from time to time. Breathe out, pressing down on your stomach muscles, until your lungs are empty. Then inhale, pushing your stomach forward, until your lungs are full. Deep breathing provides the body with much-needed oxygen, which nourishes every cell in the body, and slow exhalation helps the body get rid of the accumulated toxin in the lungs. Conscious breathing calms the mind, increases vital capacity, and energizes the entire body.

Step 5 – Cultivate good eating habits

It should come as no surprise that good eating habits are an important component of not only losing weight, but also maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Eat balanced, nutritious meals, avoiding processed foods like fast food, microwaveable foods, and foods wrapped in plastic. Processed foods have gone through numerous processes before ending up for sale. These foods have lost their natural content and have little or no nutritional value to replenish the body. Make sure you chew your food well. Eat slowly as 80% of digestion takes place in the mouth and only the remaining 20% ​​in the stomach. Eating slowly is a method that can help you lose weight. This is because it takes 20 minutes for the brain to signal to the body that it is already full from the food you ate.

Step 6 – A good fitness program

A good fitness program should be a combination of calisthenics, isometrics, biotonics, pranayama, yoga postures, and meditation. A complete and effective program will give you:
(a) Cardiovascular conditioning through aerobic exercise to keep the heart healthy and increase endurance and vitality.

(b) Abdominal fitness through toning exercises to keep fat in the abdomen, aid digestion, elimination, circulation and weight control.

(c) Muscular strength by isometric exercises. All muscle groups must be ‘tightened’ in order to strengthen them. Body aches, back pain, and poor posture are the result of poor muscle conditioning.

(d) Flexibility by Yoga will give you a flexible body with a full range of motion of all joints. Yoga postures massage the internal organs, tone the endocrine system, slow down the aging process and ensure mobility in old age.

(e) Relaxation by allowing your body and brain to rest in a state of calm. We suffer from the stresses and strains of modern life. Stress-induced illnesses can be prevented through deep and systematic relaxation. Regular meditation “sessions” will relax your body, mind and bring joy into your life.

Step 7 – Gain Knowledge

Read books, listen to talks, watch TV programs about Yoga, health and exercises. As the saying goes, “knowledge is not power, but the application of knowledge is power.” Consult a yoga expert and create a program suited to her needs and age using the informed choice app.