Stay Fit with Medication and Exercise
80. Medication and
Exercise
If you are on scheduled prescription medication, you should know that some drugs could have a
negative affect if mixed with exercise. Some can cause the heart to work too hard or you might not sweat as needed, to mention a few.
If you are taking medication, before you start any exercise program, consult with your physician to ensure there are no harmful
effects.
81. Cool Down
Just as warming up for exercise is important, cooling down after exercise is just as
important. Once you have completed your workout, take five to 10 minutes to walk, or stretch to allow your body to cool down. This is
very important for the muscles and joints and for the heart and lung.
82. Walk the Dog
Instead of just opening the back door to let the dogs out, put them on a leash and go for a
nice walk. They will appreciate the new scenery and you are doing yourself a great justice.
83. Lunchtime
Instead of eating a heavy lunch, put together something light and easy and go for a walk.
You can sip on a protein drink or snack on fruit while enjoying a nice brisk walk before heading back to the office. You will feel
refreshed and more invigorated for your afternoon tasks.
84. Bowling
Get some exercise by joining a bowling league. You can find a league for just about every
level of bowler as well as any day and time of the week. This is a great way to get out and have some fun while also exercising. Yes,
bowling does count as exercising.
85. Set
Goals
Set a goal for yourself, perhaps four to six weeks. By breaking up your time into
workable chunks of time instead of looking out an entire year, you will have a much easier time meeting your goals and staying on track as well
as encouraged.
86. Neurobics
This is a new term coined by researchers from the United States relating to ways in which to
get the brain activated with its own biochemical pathways. The goal is to have the brain strengthened and energetic. Positive
thinking has long been proven to help with illness and disease so the theory is that an energetic mind is also good for fitness.
87. Fitness and Food
Certain foods provide specific benefits for people who workout. If you need quick energy
or planning to run a 4K or 10K and need to accelerate your metabolism, bread, grain-based food, sugar, and honey are great choices. If your
goal is to burn fat, you should eat peas, oat bran, pasta, rice, beans, lentils, and soya beans.
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