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Everyone knows that exercise can be helpful in leading a healthy lifestyle. It supports cardiovascular health, can raise your endurance, and is even known to create feelings of euphoria. Considering these factors, exercise seems perfect. Exercise alone does not make you healthy, however. You should always start with nutrition: the intelligent and deliberate combination of exercise and nutrition is what a healthy lifestyle consists of. There are cons of exercise; many of which can be avoided when approached with care.
This blog post is not meant to disprove the benefits of exercise; the benefits of exercise are apparent and have been well-studied throughout history. What is important to keep in mind is that exercise provides benefits when used correctly and in moderation. Incorrect exercise or overexertion can cause harm to your body. The cons of exercise can include:
Joint damage: Particularly caused by running and other cardio-focused activities, joint damage from exercise is no joke. It can derail your entire routine, and prevent you from doing many normal daily activities without pain. Joint damage is caused by the repeated application of pressure to weight-bearing joints, causing these joints to wear down and become injured. Repetitive damage to your joints can lead to the requirement of procedures like knee replacements at an early age.
Muscle tears: Muscle tears happen most often to those lifting heavier weights than they should with incorrect form, but it can happen spontaneously to those that lift with correct form as well. If your goal is to increase cardiovascular health and endurance, then weightlifting is something that should be avoided altogether, or approached with extreme caution.
Sprained ankles or other joints: Similar to general joint damage, a sprain is the result of the overstretching or tearing of ligaments. Sprains can occur when falling or applying sudden pressure to your joints in some other way.
The old saying “you are what you eat,” may be cliché, but it’s as accurate as ever. Someone who is determined to start leading a healthier lifestyle may be compelled to step out their door and start running around, or just show up to the gym and begin to lift weights without a second thought. Don’t! The first step to leading a healthy lifestyle is finding a diet that fits you and your lifestyle, as well as helps accomplish your fitness goals.
First, you should assess your goals. What do you want to accomplish with your diet? Do you want to lose weight? Do you want to gain weight? Perhaps you’re deficient in a key nutrient- whatever the case, having a plan and sticking to it is the cornerstone of any good diet.
Next, you should research which diet is best for you. If you’re deficient in some key nutrients, you may want to seek out the foods rich in that nutrient. Are you currently suffering from an iron deficiency? Try incorporating more red meat, seafood, or beans into your diet. If you need to cut back on your calorie intake, try searching for low-calorie alternatives to your favorite foods. Another thing to consider is your age; different age groups have different nutritional needs, and this should always be considered when choosing a diet.
The last step in changing your diet is committing to that change. People are resistant to change, and sometimes it’s hard. That’s okay! Everyone has setbacks, but it’s important to keep in mind your goals and why you set out on your nutrition journey in the first place. Looking for ways to find the right food for your diet makes commitment infinitely easier. If you’re in the New Orleans or Baton Rouge area, Clean Creations offers a custom meal builder, so you can construct meals that hit all of your nutritional goals.
Now that you’ve made a plan and committed to a diet, you can start incorporating exercise into your fitness routine. Despite all of the negatives of exercise listed above, it can still be a useful tool in reaching your goals. Here are some exercises that are low-risk to get started on your fitness journey:
Biking: Biking is a great way to increase your cardiovascular health and endurance, and is a less intensive alternative to running. Biking helps boost your heart strength, your lower body strength, and more. All of these benefits, and that’s without mentioning the most important part: it’s fun! Biking is an excellent way to explore your city, take a trip through the woods, or take a much-needed breather from everyday life.
Hiking: Hiking, much like biking, is a safe and fun cardio alternative to running. Hiking is easy on your joints, and presents an opportunity to explore nature while getting a workout!
Yoga: Yoga is a relaxing and meditative way to increase your flexibility. Yoga can be a way to heal or prevent any exercise-related injuries listed above; proper stretching routines are necessary to avoid any harm caused by exercise. Before starting to incorporate yoga into your everyday routine, consult a beginner’s guide to get started with some easy poses.
Swimming: Swimming is as close to the perfect exercise as you can get! It’s a great way to cool off in the heat, as well as get some exercise in at the same time. It increases cardiovascular health, muscle strength, and stamina all while taking nearly all risk of impact away from your limbs and joints.
Exercise itself doesn’t make you healthy- nutrition is the most important part of a healthy lifestyle. Creating, following, and being committed to a plan to increase your fitness is the full path to accomplishing your fitness goals. The first step in that process is to find a diet that’s right for you, but that can be challenging.
Clean Creations is here to ease some of that stress! Take a look at our meal builder to customize a meal that hits all of your nutritional needs. If you want a more hands-off approach, view our pre-made plans that take the guesswork out of constructing your diet!
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