How to Stay Fit at 50
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- 12 Sep 2022
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I recently turned 50, and I’m grateful for all the lessons life has taught me.
Life dramatically for me when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world in 2020. Since then, I have witnessed lockdowns, economic meltdowns, work-from-home scenarios, travel bans and more. Besides these, the pandemic made me realise the value of family and the importance of maintaining good mental and physical health. The global outbreak resulted in the closure of gyms, stadiums, pools and fitness studios, which meant many individuals could not actively take part in their regular individual or group fitness activities outside of their homes. This meant a lot of us had less physical activity, had longer screen time, irregular sleep patterns as well as poor diets, resulting in weight gain and poorer mental health.
Here are some of the health lessons the pandemic taught me:
Eat Healthy To Be Fit: Good health mainly comes from what we consume on a day-to-day basis. When people were falling sick or feeling weak after getting infected with the virus, we realised how important it is to eat healthy every day. Healthy food, like fresh veggies and fruits, fibre, lean proteins and whole grains, also helped expedite recovery in many. Hence, we must include lots of healthy foods in our diet to prevent nutrient deficiencies and build strong immunity.
Exercise Is A MUST: We also realised that regular physical activity and exercise are fundamental to our overall health. Besides managing weight and blood cholesterol levels, exercise helps ease the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular conditions and cancer. Exercise also strengthens our bones, joints and muscles and reduces the risk of developing osteoporosis. Also, it has also a positive effect on our mood, energy levels and sleep quality. Walking, jogging, aerobics, swimming and dancing are some exercises you can try out.
Housework Is Good For Your Mental Health: While no one really likes to do household chores, they help us maintain good health. Tasks like sweeping, dusting, washing the windows, cooking, and more are great for physical and mental wellbeing. As per experts, people who engage themselves in household work regularly are at a lower risk of suffering from chronic diseases, accidental falls, and immobility as they get older. Read More...
