5 HABITS FOR A SUMMER BODY
Wmany goals in mind, have already started hitting in search of the streets, parks, and gyms realistic goal the ideal summer look. While are important, the setting and consistency make or break habits that one fosters can a few habits to his or her fitness. Here are goals. help you reach your fitness
2. Drinking water
It's always surprising when assessing a client's nutrition and they reveal that they have sugary drinks two to four times a day and avoid drinking water.
3. Holistic training
The ill-effecrs of sugar on health aside, these drinks add up to reduced fat loss, thereby hindering your chance of reaching those fitness goals. In fact, you might find that despite working hard and eating 'healthy' you are putting on weight.
4. Eat more lean protein
One of the first things people tend to do when they set fitness goals is to start searching for supplements. Protein powder is probably the most common supplement, and it is understandable; the importance of protein is well documented. However, not only is this approach expensive, but it also robs you of valuable nutrients. A smarter approach is to make a habit of consuming lean protein. Lean meat and other natural protein sources will help you meet your protein consumption goals while providing a healthy dose of micronutrients and a way to reduce dependency on processed foods.
A common statement from women is: "I don't want to get 'tough' so I don't want to do weights." Men, on the other hand, often think, "I won't do cardio 'cause I want to build muscle." These habits go against the principle of holistic training and serve only to hold you back from achieving optimum fitness. Instead, make a habit of training all aspects of fitness at least once a week despite your specific goals.
1. Eat more fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are an important source of fuel for fitness, but three common myths stand in the way:
• Fruits are sugary and, as such, bad for you.
• They are expensive.
• Vegetables are tasteless.
However, when it comes to nutrient density, fruits and vegetables are hard to beat. They are rich in micronutrients and fibre, and making a habit of consuming them will aid any fitness goal. And there is such a wide variety that one can always find tasty, in-season local fruits and vegetables at reasonable prices.
5. Get moving
From work to driving to watching TV, most of us spend long hours sitting down. Unfortunately, excessive sitting has a deleterious effect on health and fitness Now, it might seem like training is a remedy for the problems caused by excessive sitting, but the mix of training and sitting can have worse outcomes. Think about it: you pressure your spine in a workout only to go sit for nine hours putting further stress on it, or vice versa. It is wiser to make a habit of getting up every so often; stand up, go for a walk, get some stretches done – whatever you do just get moving. Your back will thank you.