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Health and Fitness

Fitness is just as important as health, and in reality, fitness correlates directly with our health.  If we are not taking care of our bodies, we get sick.  Here are some great recommendations to keep fit:

52. Bicycling

When you ask many adults when the last time they rode a bike is, they cannot answer.  Although bicycling is a favorite pastime, many adults do not take advantage of this great option for exercise.  Not only does bike riding exercise the body and build a stronger cardiovascular system, it allows you to get out and enjoy nature, fresh air, and see new sites.

53. Jogging or Walking

Both jogging and walking are GREAT ways to get fit.  Not only do they tone the muscles, relieve stress, create a healthier heart, and improve lung capability, they make you look wonderful, which in turns helps you get excited about doing other exercise for fitness.

54. Swimming

Swimming is an excellent way to get into and stay in shape.  If you do not own a pool, many high schools have aquatic centers, or there is always the YWCA or YMCA, or your local gym.  Many offer water aerobic classes that will help you tighten your body, lose weight, and get a good overall workout.

55. Tennis Anyone

Tennis is not only a fun sport, but also a great way to exercise.  You do not have to be a Venice Williams to play; in fact, you do not even have to be good.  Just running after the ball alone will help get you into shape.  This is a great way to strengthen your cardiovascular system and lose weight.  You can find tennis courts in just about every city and if you would like to play but have no idea how, lessons are reasonable.

56. Dancing

Dancing is so much fun and whether you enjoy a slow, Ballroom dance or a nightclub packed with people all moving to heart-pumping techno, as long as you are moving, it really does not matter what type of dance or music.  The whole idea is to move your body.  Dancing has long been recommended as an avenue to fitness.

57. VCR

If you have a VCR or DVD, rather than just using it for your favorite comedy or action-packed movie, try sticking in some good workout tapes.  Even taking 15 minutes every day to workout will get you started.  Try that for two weeks and you will be surprised at the results.  Once you see that 15 minutes a day makes a difference, you will be encouraged to increase the time spent.

58. Abdominal Crunches

While you may not end up with a washboard stomach, you can do some things to get your abdomen in better shape.  Crunches have long been a favorite for many athletes for the very reason that they work.  Lying on your back with knees bent, keeping feet flat on the floor, cross your hands across your chest and then curl your torso, rolling from your sternum toward your hips.  Do this slowly and start out with a set of ten crunches in three reps.  In other words, do ten crunches, wait a minute, do ten more, wait a minute, and then do the final ten.  As you get accustomed to these, you can increase both the number of sets and reps.

59. Squats

Squats are excellent for glutes, hamstrings, quads, and calves.  With your feet standing firm and spread apart about two feet, bend your knees slightly.  Then, very smoothly, you will squat toward the floor without going all the way down.  This usually takes some practice but within a short period, you will enjoy the benefits.